The Early Post-Doctoral Researcher in Immunology will be based in Kilifi and is responsible for leading immunological research within the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). The role involves overseeing the entire research lifecycle, from study design and data collection to the analysis and dissemination of results. A key focus is on human infection (challenge) studies, requiring the researcher to manage multidisciplinary teams, secure funding through proposal development, and mentor junior scientists and students.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the collection, processing, compilation, and analysis of study data/samples and ensure all related records and reports are handled and managed in line with study protocols and laboratory analytical plans.
- Network, collaborate and partner with the other Departments, research groups and other internal and external human infection (challenge) stakeholders and support in Project Management to ensure quality of outputs and timely completion of Projects.
- Work with the Principal Investigator and other Programme Researchers to identify sustainable funding opportunities and develop proposals to secure Research Grants and funding.
- Contribute to Capacity building by developing and maintaining user-friendly human infection (challenge) learning aids and reference materials as well as organizing and delivering short online refresher courses as necessary.
- Mentor human infection (challenge) researchers by developing, implementing and reviewing Scientific Research mentorship approaches to the assigned AROs, Postgraduate students and interns.
- Disseminate and publish human infection (challenge) research work by preparing policy briefs, manuscripts, publishing in reputable scientific journals and disseminating at various internal and external meetings, conferences, workshops and other relevant Scientific forums.
- Manage the human infection (challenge) team by providing direct supervision to the assigned team members and participate in other study HR Management issues as assigned.
- Contribute to the human infection (challenge) team’s full compliance with all relevant internal ethical and Research Governance protocols, policies and procedures as well as all external legal, ethical and regulatory requirements.
Vacancy Requirements
- Minimum PhD in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Virology, Microbiology, or any other relevant field from a recognized university.
- Minimum One (1) Year Academic and/or Practical experience in biomedical research at a reputable Academic or Research institution.
- Demonstrated experience in capacity building and the use of current technology in Health Research, specifically analytical packages, like R, STATA and other analytical software.
- Demonstrated high levels of integrity and confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with diverse, multidisciplinary teams and build strong relationships with internal and external collaborators.
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to deliver quality outputs within strict timelines.
- Strong team management and decision-making skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the KEMRI e-recruitment portal at erecruitment.kemri.go.ke.
