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Early Post Doctoral Researcher -Yellow Fever at KEMRI

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  • Date posted

    August 11, 2025

  • Closing date

    August 24, 2025

  • Hiring location

    Kilifi

Description

Early Post Doctoral Researcher -Yellow Fever
  •  Advertised Date: 08/11/25
  •  Closing Date: 08/24/25 5:00:00 PM
Job Title/Designation

Early Post Doctoral Researcher -Yellow Fever

Key Responsibilities:
  • •Coordination of sampling, sample shipment and other study procedures
  • •Perform immunological assays
  • •Develop or adapt assays for the assessment of yellow fever antibodies and other emerging pathogens
  • •Adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols
  • •Provide supervision and training support for junior lab members
  • •Collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles and occasionally present papers and posters
  • •Manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines
  • •Use specialist scientific equipment in a laboratory environment
  • •Generate, analyse and keep an updated record of all the experimental results
  • •Collaborate with internal and external partners in immunology and vaccine development
  • •Perform any other comparable duties as may be required to ensure the efficient running of the laboratory
  • •Be responsible with others for the biological safety of the laboratory
Vacancy Requirements:
#Description.Requirement Type
1A Ph.D. in Immunology or Vaccinology.Mandatory
2A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial role.Mandatory
3Proven experience in performing immunological assays.Mandatory
4Proficiency in using analytical software packages such as STATA and R.Mandatory
5Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Mandatory
6Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervisionMandatory
7Experience in vaccine immunology, particularly in conducting B cell and T cell assays.Desirable
8Demonstrated contribution to scientific research as a co-author on at least two peer-reviewed publicationsDesirable
9Good analytical ability, planning and organizational skillsSkills & Competencies
10Attentive to detail with the capacity to work with/follow laid down processes and proceduresSkills & Competencies
11Ability to work independently/with minimum supervision, and within stipulated deadlines and schedulesSkills & Competencies
12Confidentiality and IntegritySkills & Competencies
13Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsSkills & Competencies
14Teamwork and ability to work in a multi-cultural environmentSkills & Competencies

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