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Early Post Doctoral Researcher -Yellow Fever
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
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful applicant will have:
- A Ph.D. in Immunology or Vaccinology.
- Proven experience in performing immunological assays.
- Proficiency in using analytical software packages such as STATA and R.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Minimum zero (0) to four (4) years postdoctoral experience.
