Early Post-Doctoral Immunologist at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

REPORTS TO:  

• Principal investigator.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate monoclonal antibodies from people have been identified as being immune to malaria parasites
• Run various functional invitro assays using the monoclonal antibodies to identify their cognate malaria parasite protein  targets.
• Support in the supervision and mentoring of students and research assistants work in the TIBA-MAD project.
• Support the PIs in coordinating the TIBA-MAD project.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral research degree in biomedical science or other relevant subjects.
• Proven record of laboratory- based research including running immunological assays and molecular biology techniques
• Working experience in data analysis and use of statistical analysis software such as R
• Experience in monoclonal antibody generation and malaria immunology assays will be an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES:

• Keen interest in research
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Team working skills with the ability to work in a multi-cultural setting.