IDI Makerere Postdoctoral Research Associate Jobs in Uganda
IDI Makerere Postdoctoral Research Associate Jobs in Uganda
General Summary The Immunology of Meningitis (TiME) Project at the Infectious Diseases Institute Makerere University is seeking one post-doctoral researcher for a funded opportunity in the field of Immunology of Meningitis, funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Whereas we continue to evaluate the clinical efficacy of high dose Rifampicin among persons with Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) in the Harvest trial, the immunology of TB meningitis in particular remains challenging to understand. The Meningitis Research group is a collaborative entity including researchers from the University of Minnesota and the Infectious Diseases Institute at Makerere University. Over the last 15 years, the group has been involved in research relating to HIV-related meningitis.
Project Description
The TiME project aims to investigate if the immune response at the site of infection plays an integral part in tuberculosis meningitis (TBM) disease pathogenesis impacting sensitivity of diagnostics, disease outcomes, and treatment response. The immunology studies under this project will shed significant clinical insights into TBM and other HIV related meningitides by addressing the correlates of TBM immunity in an HIV infected population in the context of disease outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
The postdoctoral fellow will be involved in:
Design of flow cytometry panels
Piloting and optimization of flow cytometry panels using Cerebrospinal Fluid and blood.
Training of junior staff on flow cytometry.
Flow cytometry data analysis and manuscript writing.
QA/QC of different immunological assays as may be required.
Provide technical assistance for the Translational laboratory at the IDI.
Furthermore, this is an opportunity to join a vibrant group where there is increasing interest in the use of immunology to explore major clinical challenges and the role will
also include:
Re-establishment of the Immunology group at the IDI to engage in scientific and academic discourse.
Support Master’s students and fellows based at the IDI on immunology-based projects.
Capacity building activities among colleagues and juniors.
Involvement in the development of new grant proposals in related areas.
Stakeholder and public engagement activities to raise understanding of immunology.
Person Specification
One Postdoctoral fellowship Position
Eligibility
Highly motivated science researchers are invited to contribute to the research and training activities of the TiME project at IDI:
Eligible candidates will have obtained (or have submitted thesis) for PhD degree in immunology or a closely related discipline within the past 3 years.
The fellowship involves studies to better understand the immunology of meningitis. Strong flow cytometry skills and experience with use of (software including FlowJo, STATA, Graph Pad Prism) for data analysis of immunology data are required.
A good command of English, passion about scientific research, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work within a team are essential.
Track-record of working in immunology: a 10-minute presentation of most recent work will form part of the interview process.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; IDI Makerere Postdoctoral Research Associate Jobs in Uganda
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