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ILRI Vacancy Post-Doctoral Fellow – Cell Biologist

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Fellow – Cell Biologist to undertake in vitro assays aimed at determining the mechanism of tolerance to infection with T. parva.

These studies will complement the genomic analyses currently underway and nderstanding the mechanism of tolerance may reveal new insights into how best to control or prevent East Coast fever.

ILRI works with partners worldwide to enhance the roles that livestock play in food security and poverty alleviation, principally in Africa and Asia.

The outcomes of these research partnerships help people in developing countries keep their farm animals’ alive and productive, increase and sustain their livestock and farm productivity, find profitable markets for their animal products, and reduce the risk of livestock-related diseases www.ilri.org

ILRI is a not-for-profit institution with a staff of about 700 and in 2016, an operating budget of about USD83 million. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre working for a food-secure future.

ILRI has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, a principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and offices in other countries in East, West and Southern Africa and in South, Southeast and East Asia www.cgiar.org

Responsibilities:

  • Undertake in vitro infection and proliferation assays of T. parva-infected lymphocytes from tolerant and susceptible cattle
  • Perform assays to determine the cytokine responses in tolerant and susceptible cattle
  • Devise and carry out in vitro assays to validate genes identified as candidates in mediating tolerance
  • Interact with other members of the group in the research process
  • Publish results as peer-reviewed articles
  • Contribute to the development of resource mobilization proposals as appropriate

    Requirements:

  • PhD in Biological Sciences
  • Requisite publication record
  • Atleast 1-3 years Postdoctoral experience in relevant techniques in cell biology, especially immunoassays, cell culture and proliferation assays

    Post
    location:
    The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya

    Position level: Post-doctoral level

    Duration: The position is on a 2 year fixed term contract.

    Benefits: ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes medical insurance, life insurance and allowances for: education, housing, home leave, and annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + public holidays.

    Applications:

    Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the role and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development through our recruitment portal http://ilri.simplicant.com/ on or before 15 January 2017.

    The position title and reference number: PD/CB/12/2016 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the online application.

    Closing date: 15 January 2017

    We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Those who had applied for the

    ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

    To find out more about ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org

    To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/

    ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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