Reference
Number: ARORO-11-2011
Category: Research, Science and Biotechnology
Salary: Kshs.77,170 - 105,174
Grade: 4.8-5.4
Location: Kilifi
Country: Kenya
Summary:
The purpose of this appointment is to assist in carrying out large-scale microarray work aimed at exploring transcriptional variation among malaria parasites.
Reporting Lines:
The appointee will report to the Principal Investigator (Dr. M. Mackinnon).
Key Responsibilities:
Category: Research, Science and Biotechnology
Salary: Kshs.77,170 - 105,174
Grade: 4.8-5.4
Location: Kilifi
Country: Kenya
Summary:
The purpose of this appointment is to assist in carrying out large-scale microarray work aimed at exploring transcriptional variation among malaria parasites.
Reporting Lines:
The appointee will report to the Principal Investigator (Dr. M. Mackinnon).
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform high-throughput RNA Extractions.
- Perform high-throughput DNA extractions.
- Perform microarray hybridizations.
- Perform ELISA assays.
- Genotyping of parasite material.
- Parasite cell culture.
- Perform PCR assays
Skills
and Competence:
Qualification and experience
Qualification and experience
- A BSc. in biological sciences is essential and/or MSc. in biological sciences.
- Good organizational skills in order to manage the large-scale nature of this work.
- Good team player.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Motivation to see projects to completion.
- Good computer skills are highly desirable.
Application
Procedure:
The application closing date is 20th November 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Click here to apply online
The application closing date is 20th November 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Click here to apply online