London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine -Department of Immunology & Infection
Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases
We are seeking to appoint a Scientific Officer to work on the development and implementation of serological assays for estimating malaria transmission intensity.
The post-holder will develop and conduct serological assays for assessment of antibody responses to malaria antigens, and subsequently record and carry out basic data processing of results. They will contribute to the maintenance of a malaria sample repository. In addition they will be required to train UK and overseas staff in serological assays.
The successful applicant will hold a degree in biology, biological sciences or microbiology or equivalent qualification in medical laboratory technology. Experience in performing routine immunological assays would be an advantage. S/he will be organised, able to adopt a precise and systematic approach to work with excellent data recording and basic computer literacy skills. The ability to communicate and work well within a laboratory community as well as willingness to travel is essential.
The post is funded by PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative to 31 May 2014 in the first instance and is available immediately. Salary is on the Professional Support Pathway Grade 4 scale at £26,873 per annum (inclusive).
Applications should be made online via our website at jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. The closing date is 22 May 2013 and the reference for this post is CD-SO1. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10:00pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.
The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as “Please see attached CV” will not be considered acceptable.
Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer
We are seeking to appoint a Scientific Officer to work on the development and implementation of serological assays for estimating malaria transmission intensity.
The post-holder will develop and conduct serological assays for assessment of antibody responses to malaria antigens, and subsequently record and carry out basic data processing of results. They will contribute to the maintenance of a malaria sample repository. In addition they will be required to train UK and overseas staff in serological assays.
The successful applicant will hold a degree in biology, biological sciences or microbiology or equivalent qualification in medical laboratory technology. Experience in performing routine immunological assays would be an advantage. S/he will be organised, able to adopt a precise and systematic approach to work with excellent data recording and basic computer literacy skills. The ability to communicate and work well within a laboratory community as well as willingness to travel is essential.
The post is funded by PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative to 31 May 2014 in the first instance and is available immediately. Salary is on the Professional Support Pathway Grade 4 scale at £26,873 per annum (inclusive).
Applications should be made online via our website at jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. The closing date is 22 May 2013 and the reference for this post is CD-SO1. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10:00pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.
The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as “Please see attached CV” will not be considered acceptable.
Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer
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