BecA Hub in action | Post Doctoral Scientist-Genomics |
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REF: PDG/BecA/08/11 Base salary from USD 35,000 plus attractive international staff benefits package The Position The BecA Hub seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Scientist- Genomics whose key responsibilities are outlined below. This is an international appointment reporting to the BecA Hub Technology Manager. Responsibilities • Play a leading role in developing and executing research projects leveraging next generation sequencing technologies; • Interact with various scientists in the BecA region and beyond to help design and implement genomics activities; • Participate in capacity building through teaching basic and advanced molecular biology and genomics techniques. Requirements • A PhD degree obtained not more than 5 years ago in the field of Genomics or Molecular biology; • Experience in genome sequencing and analysis; • Experience with molecular biology, including working knowledge of standard tools for sequence characterization; • Experience working in an advanced biotechnology research group; • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to perform in a multicultural research environment and as part of a multidisciplinary team; • Excellent written and spoken English. Experience in any of the following areas will be considered an asset: • Knowledge of genome sequencing strategies • Solid working knowledge of various bioinformatics packages used for genome data analysis. Post location The position is based at ILRI’s Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. Terms of appointment The position is classified as Scientist/Research Level 4A and is on a 2 year term appointment with possibility for renewal for one year, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding. ILRI offers a competitive international remuneration and benefits package which includes: Medical insurance, Life insurance and allowances for: Children’s Education, Housing and Baggage. Home leave travel and annual leave entitlement of 30 days per annum plus 11 paid public holidays. Applications Applicants should send a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and indicating earliest availability, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 30 September 2011. The position title and reference number POST DOCTORAL SCIENTIST –GENOMICS:PDG/BECA/08/11 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications. Only online applications will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted. To find out more about ILRI and the BecA-ILRI Hub, visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org and http://hub.africabiosciences.org ILRI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates from African countries, particularly women, are encouraged to apply. Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites:        |
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