Armauer Hansen Research Inistitute Health Researcher II /Virologist/ Jobs in Ethiopia
Armauer Hansen Research Inistitute Health Researcher II /Virologist/ Jobs in Ethiopia
External Vacancy AnnouncementThe Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) was founded in 1970 through the initiative of the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children organizations seconded by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia.
The Institute got its name from the Norwegian physician, Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, who first described the leprosy bacillus (Mycobacterium leprae).
AHRI is a biomedical research institute that works in developing tools for prevention, control and treatment of mycobacterium and other diseases of public healthy importance through applied and basic biomedical research and training.
AHRI would like to hire qualified candidate in the position of Health Researcher II working as Virologist under Bacterial & Viral Disease Directorate
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Requirements
A high level of skill using precision instruments
Meticulous observance and practice of safety procedures
Excellent research and communication skills
Good general work habits and people skills
Committed to the values of integrity, accountability, transparency, and scientific rigor
Tasks
Advancing research in Viral diseases
Conduct research on the structure, function, ecology, biotechnology and genetics of viruses, bacteria and funguses
Understand pathology and epidemiology of relevant viral pathogens by using advanced molecular and diagnostic methods and support translational studies
Conduct research on viral pathogenesis and related virulence factors
Employ biotechnology or collaborate with biotechnologist in using cells for researching treatment of
viral diseases
Defining the genetic determinants of Antiviral drug resistance
Demonstrates innovative design, development and execution of research projects through literature review and scientific teamwork.
Contributes to the execution of design, optimization, verification, troubleshooting and validation of current and new assays and provides input into the design, direction, implementation and interpretation of experimental studies
Specialized Skills
Basic molecular biology tests ( DNA and RNA purification, PCR, qPCR , cloaning and Plasmid amplification) and procedures to detect, identify and characterize Bacteria and funguses
Other Duties
Manage specific project and/or field activities might be required
Perform laboratory or field activities as might be assigned
Job Requirements
Education
BSc, MSc, MPH, PhD Degree in biology, pharmacy, biomedical science medical laboratory, nursing, microbiology, infectious disease, public health, health related fields background in Biomedical fields is advantage
Experience
MSc, 8 years of relevant experience and 9 publications
PhD, 6 Years of experience and 8 publications /research in biomedical health is advantageous
How to Apply
Interested applicants who fulfilled the above requirements should ONLY send the following through ethiojobs.net or in person within ten /10/ working days since the vacancy posting.
A CV/resume (not more than 3 pages)
A cover letter (not more than one page)
A one page table summarizing your educational background, technical skills and competencies to facilitate the screening process
Credentials /important only/
Please DO NOT ATTACH any other documents.
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