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

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