The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Scientist- Molecular Biologist/Genomics to contribute to research on cattle diseases. The successful candidate will be a key member of a team working on the cattle disease, East Coast fever (ECF), which is caused by the parasite Theileria parva.The goal of the team is to develop a new generation vaccine for the control of ECF.
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 2015, an operating budget of about USD 83 million. A member of the CGIAR Consortium 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
- Plan and execute experiments using high throughput sequence data to determine mammalian gene expression profiles to infection and immunization.
- Develop bioinformatics pipelines to define the characteristics of acquired and innate immune responses.
- Develop methods to support sequencing of TCR and BCR gene repertoires and usage at a population and single cell level.
- Interact and plan experiments with relevant technicians.
- Contribute to the development of new research proposals and mobilize funding for further research.
- Publish results of research in high quality peer-reviewed international journals.
Requirements
- PhD in a subject that directly contributed to vaccine development.
- At least 2-4 years post-doctoral experience in a sequencing/genomics laboratory.
- Experience with RNA sequencing technologies and high volume data analysis is essential.
- Experience in immunology studies is highly desired.
- Experience in teamwork/ management of technicians in a multicultural environment.
- Experience in mobilization of funding.
Post location:The position is based in ILRI Nairobi, Kenya.
Position level: Scientist Level 1, dependent on qualifications and experience.
Duration: 2 years fixed term with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.
Benefits: ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes 15% Pension, Medical insurance, Life insurance and allowances for: Education, Housing, Relocation, Home leave, Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + public holidays.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants should send a cover letter and CV explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job 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. The position title and reference number REF: MB/VB/ 07/2015should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal: http://ilri.simplicant.com by 31 August 2015.
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.
To find out more about ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org
