Early Post Doctoral Researcher -Yellow Fever at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Coordination of sampling, sample shipment and other study procedures
Perform immunological assays
Develop or adapt assays for the assessment of yellow fever antibodies and other emerging pathogens
Adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols
Provide supervision and training support for junior lab members
Collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles and occasionally present papers and posters
Manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines
Use specialist scientific equipment in a laboratory environment
Generate, analyse and keep an updated record of all the experimental results
Collaborate with internal and external partners in immunology and vaccine development
Perform any other comparable duties as may be required to ensure the efficient running of the laboratory
Be responsible with others for the biological safety of the laboratory

Vacancy Requirements:

A Ph.D. in Immunology or Vaccinology. Mandatory
A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial role. Mandatory
Proven experience in performing immunological assays. Mandatory
Proficiency in using analytical software packages such as STATA and R. Mandatory
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Mandatory
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision Mandatory
Experience in vaccine immunology, particularly in conducting B cell and T cell assays. Desirable
Demonstrated contribution to scientific research as a co-author on at least two peer-reviewed publications Desirable
Good analytical ability, planning and organizational skills Skills & Competencies
Attentive to detail with the capacity to work with/follow laid down processes and procedures Skills & Competencies
Ability to work independently/with minimum supervision, and within stipulated deadlines and schedules Skills & Competencies
Confidentiality and Integrity Skills & Competencies
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Skills & Competencies
Teamwork and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment Skills & Competencies