KEMRI-Wellcome Assistant Research Officer Jobs in Kilifi - Kenya
KEMRI-Wellcome Assistant Research Officer Jobs in Kilifi - Kenya
Job Purpose To undertake sequencing and bioinformatics analysis for a project aimed at understanding the transmission pathways of respiratory viruses in Kenya.
Viruses under investigation include rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, influenza, coronavirus, and human metapneumovirus.
Description:
Reports to:
Bioinformatics lead.
Direct Reports:
None
Indirect Reports
None
Budget Responsibilitiy:
None
Key Responsibilities:
Implementing, optimizing and troubleshooting viral pathogen sequencing protocols
Developing a multi-species whole genome sequencing method for rhinovirus to investigate sequences in large archive of respiratory samples
Molecular diagnostic screening for a range of virus targets in archived and ongoing respiratory samples collections
Assembling viral sequence contigs from the raw sequencing reads derived from next generation sequencers
Performing phylogenetic analyses, producing reports and presenting arising results
Contributing to scientific manuscripts and other dissemination activities
Qualifications
BSc in Medical Laboratory Science and Technology, Molecular Biology Bioinformatics, or similar (Upper second honors or higher)
At least 1 year experience in virus molecular diagnostics
Experience in virus whole genome sequencing using Sanger and NGS methods
Previous experience in rhinovirus typing and sequencing
Capability in bioinformatics and phylogenetic analysis of sequence data
Desirable
Undertaken a Post-Graduate Diploma in relevant subject area
Knowledge and capability in programming for sequence data manipulations (e.g. R, python)
A one-year research experience and evidence of scientific publication/contribution
Skills and Competence
Understanding of virus sequencing including NGS and phylogenetics
The ability to plan own workload and keep accurate scientific records.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to organize work to changing priorities is essential
Relationships:
Working in collaboration with members of the Viral Epidemiology
and Control (VEC) group (laboratory and research), and with relevant Programme scientists such as those linked to Kilifi Bioinformatics Core (KBiC).
How to apply
Application Procedure:
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All applicants are required to state their current/last salary.
Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews. The application closing date is 21st September, 2018.
KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is an equal opportunity employer. Direct or indirect canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. KWTRP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).
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