[afro-nets] Vacancy: Higher Scientific Officer

[Sarr Adama <asarr@mrc.gm>]

Vacancy: Higher Scientific Officer ? Trachoma Research Projects
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Medical Research Council Laboratories, The Gambia
 
The MRC Laboratories, The Gambia is the Medical Research Coun-
cil?s largest establishment conducting laboratory, field based 
and clinical research in a developing country. The Unit aims to 
improve the health of people in developing countries by contrib-
uting to the development, testing and safe adoption of interven-
tions aimed at reducing the burden of morbidity and mortality 
from infectious diseases.
 
This is an opportunity to join an international research insti-
tute. Candidates who do not hold a PhD will be encouraged to ap-
ply to our Higher Degrees Committee for sponsorship to study for 
a PhD by distance learning through the Open University.
 
We are interested in receiving applications from candidates with 
a BSc in Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Biology and/or Chem-
istry and an MSc in Immunology or a related subject. You will 
have a minimum of 5 years laboratory experience post MSc, ex-
perience of cell culture and an interest and appreciation of 
chlamydial disease as a public health problem.  Consideration 
will be given to exceptional candidates having less experience 
post MSc although they would be appointed at the Scientific Of-
ficer level.
 
You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills 
in a multi-cultural environment, proven experience of supervis-
ing staff, good organisational and management skills, excellent 
written and spoken English and computer literacy which includes 
Microsoft Office and at least one statistical package.
 
Although not essential, wider knowledge of statistical analysis, 
flow cytometric assays, PCR, teaching and database management 
would be an advantage.
 
A competitive salary will be paid in MRC?s Occupational Group 
D2/D3 dependent on qualifications and experience. 
 
The post will be for 3 years in the first instance.
 
Applicants in Government service must apply through their Head 
of Department.
 
If you are interested and feel you have the qualities, skills 
and experience we are looking for please contact 
 
The Personnel Officer
MRC Laboratories, Fajara
P.O. Box 273
Banjul, The Gambia
Tel. +220-4495-442 & 4494-072/9
Fax: +220-4495-919 or 
mailto:personnel@mrc.gm
for further details and an application form. Please give a full 
postal address and if possible a contact telephone number. The 
closing date for applications is 2nd December 2005.