Assistant Principal Research Scientist - Kericho at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research activities at the hospitals, laboratories, communities and environments that span the studies within the MHK
• Prepare complete documentation of research activities and follow applicable standard operational procedures and data management protocols.
• Analyze, interpret, and document research findings for review.
• Compare actual and expected results, troubleshoot and suggest solutions to correct the deviations or redesign experiments
• Evaluate existing research or modeling techniques and recommend improvements to ensure quality and productivity.
• Generate new research questions and write grant proposals
• Mentor, advise and provide technical support to junior scientists, graduate students and interns
• Foster a network of colleagues within the institution and with collaborators to enhance training opportunities
• Presenting their work at conferences and different forums.
• Coordinate workshops and seminars
• Prepare proposals, presentations, reports and policy documents for stakeholders and collaborators
• Produce lead or single-author publications, and collaborative publications

Vacancy Requirements:

• Minimum of a Phd. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline.    Mandatory
• Must have been awarded individual fellowships, grants, or other awards    Mandatory
• Record of peer-reviewed publication with at least 3 as first author    Mandatory
• Experience in teaching, training, and mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students    Mandatory
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in antimicrobial resistance of bacterial pathogens    Mandatory
• Experience in clinical microbiology an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Training in Human Subjects Research, and safety in the workplace    Mandatory
• Very good problem solving and communication skills in English (writing, reading, and oral).    Mandatory
• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.    Mandatory
• Mature and responsible individual with leadership ability, attentive to detail and able to work in a team and work flexible hours.    Mandatory
• Computer skills, including Microsoft office and Internet.    Mandatory
• Demonstrated originality, creativity, and productivity.    Mandatory
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.    Mandatory
• Scientific writing skills demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications    Mandatory
• Uphold tenants of good scientific method including consistency and reproducibility of data.    Mandatory
• Excellent project and time management skills    Mandatory
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills    Mandatory
• Self-motivated; able to work independently and under pressure    Mandatory
• Able to integrate well into a workplace with diverse individuals    Mandatory