Molecular Scientist (Department of Pathology) at Aga Khan University Hospital

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will conduct molecular benchwork, assist with bio-informatics analysis, maintain the study biorepository, aid in development of future research proposals to submit for funding, local project coordination and supervision for the PRECISE-SPTB study at AKUHN in collaboration with other sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Extract placental blood and cervico-vaginal swab DNA obtained from the PRECISE study.
• Prepare libraries for epigenetic studies and metagenomic sequencing.
• Assist in the analysis of 16s rRNA and next generation sequencing (metagenomic) data obtained from cervico-vaginal fluid.
• Provide necessary input into the analysis of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance metabolome data from cervico-vaginal fluid from PRECISE-SPTB cases and controls as per study protocol.
• Ensure the study complies with all scientific and ethical requirements.
• Drafting manuscripts, journal articles and reports for publication and may serve as a reviewer/evaluator of professional and academic journals.
• Present research finding at professional conference and meetings.
• Monitor project budget and may supervise other staff /students on grant-related projects.
• Study coordination at AKUHN.
• Maintain study biorepository.
• Supervision of staff assigned to the PRECISE-SPTB study at AKUHN.
• Work collaboratively with the wider PRECISE-SPTB study team and report progress to the local and lead KCL PI as required.
• Contribute to the design and development of future research proposals and contracts bids for submission to potential funders, completes for research fund regionally, nationally, and internationally.
• Assist with projects and training of residents, students, and laboratory technicians in molecular methods.
• Work closely with PI and molecular pathologists to validate/verify and run new tests and laboratory developed tests.
• Any other responsibilities assigned by the PI.

 REQUIREMENTS

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree from a recognized institution in discipline/field of specialization.
• Good track record in research output such as manuscript development and presentation at national and international conferences.
• Significant and progressive research experience.
• Hands on experience with both dry and wet lab.
• For wet lab, must have hands on experience with molecular techniques including extraction of nuclei acid, preparation of libraries for sequencing, PCR.
• For dry lab, must have working knowledge of bio-informatics analysis such as use of R and/or python. Experience with analysing metagenomic data would be an added advantage.