[afro-nets] Vacancy: Senior Scientific Officer - Geneticist

[Sarr Adama <asarr@mrc.gm>]

Vacancy: Senior Scientific Officer - Geneticist
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MRC Laboratories, The Gambia is the Medical Research Council's
largest establishment conducting laboratory, field based and
clinical research in a developing country. The Unit aims to im-
prove the health of people in developing countries by contribut-
ing to the development, testing and safe adoption of interven-
tions aimed at reducing the burden of morbidity and mortality
from infectious diseases.

We are interested in receiving applications from suitably quali-
fied candidates to undertake excellent research in our Labora-
tory of Human Genetics. Our Unit is an excellent place to con-
duct Human Genetics research because of the juxtaposition of
field, clinical and laboratory facilities. Many DNA samples have
been collected in the past to study the role of genes in deter-
mining the susceptibility or resistance to malaria, tuberculosis
and HIV infection. Our current research areas are evaluating the
role of candidate genes in modulating the susceptibility / re-
sistance to malaria, tuberculosis and HIV.

We seek someone with:

* First degree in Biomedical Science
* PhD in Genetics
* A minimum of 2 years work experience post PhD.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a highly disciplined manner in
a laboratory based on previous experience.
* Ability to supervise staff, ensuring that high standards are
   maintained at all times.
* Excellent written and spoken English
* Experience presenting results to internal and external parties.
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work co-operatively in a team
* Ability to work with minimal supervision
* Computer literate in Word, Excel
* Willingness to work outside working hours.

A competitive salary will be paid in MRC's Occupational Group
E1.
The post will be for 3 years extendable by mutual agreement.

Applicants working for The Gambia Government must apply through
their Head of Department.

If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking
for please contact
The Personnel Officer
MRC Laboratories Fajara
P.O. Box 273
Banjul, The Gambia
Tel: +220-4495-442/6 & 4494-072/9
Fax: +220-4495-919
mailto:personnel@mrc.gm
http://www.mrc.gm
for further details and an application form. The closing date
for applications is 6th February 2006.

MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted