Senior Scientific Officer at Medical Research Council (MRC)

Medical Research Council (MRC) Unit, The Gambia - Works to improve the health of people in the UK and around the world by supporting excellent science, and training the very best scientists.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of a Senior Scientific Officer for TB Immunology. One of the major assets of the MRC Unit in The Gambia is the Tuberculosis Case - Contact (TBCC) platform, which follows up TB index cases and their household contacts for three years. This platform has provided unique insights into the host-pathogen relationship in TB and will inform on the development of new vaccines and diagnostics.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Scientific Officer (TB Immunology)

Location: Gambia

Job Description

• The post-holder will be involved in projects looking at the immunopathology of TB and will be expected to develop and oversee on-going and novel research within the laboratory.

Requirements
Essential:

• A Ph.D in an area relevant to the research project or area of research.
• Strong flow cytometry and luminex skills.
• At least 4 years research experience (including Ph.D) in a relevant area to the proposed field of study or project.
• Ability to supervise staff, ensuring that high standards are maintained at all times.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Good communication skills including scientific and manuscript writing.
• Experience with computer-based analyses and presentation of experimental data.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated ability to conduct demanding laboratory work in a productive and disciplined manner.
• Willingness to work outside working hours.
• Ability to work co-operatively in a diverse team.

The appointment is for three years in the first instance and is subject to a probationary period of 6 months.

Remuneration

• The salary will be paid in Grade 2 of MRC Unit, The Gambia's payscale at a gross monthly salary of 67,832 Dalasi and net monthly salary of 56, 593 Dalasi. This converts to a gross salary of $1, 654 and a net pay of $1, 380 approximately per month using the prevailing Dalasi/USD exchange rate.
• Please note that the salary will be paid in Dalasi and that the USD figure quoted is only given as a guide.
• For displaced staff the package will include rent-free furnished accommodation, flights, displacement allowance for spouse and children, contribution to school fees and shipment of personal effects.

Application Closing Date
28th November, 2014

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send an email to: [email protected] to request an MRC application form and the Job Description. Completed application forms, together with copies of qualification and a recent CV's should be sent to:

Human Resources Office,
Vacancy for: Senior Scientific Officer - TB Immunology,
MRC Unit, Fajara,
P.O. Box 273,
Banjul, Gambia.

Telephone: 00220 4495442-6, 00220 4494072-9

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mrc.gm