JOB SUMMARY
The successful candidate will conduct molecular benchwork, assist with bio-informatics analysis, maintain the study biorepository, aid in development of future research proposals to submit for funding, local project coordination and supervision for the PRECISE-SPTB study at AKUHN in collaboration with other sites.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Extract placental blood and cervico-vaginal swab DNA obtained from the PRECISE study.
Prepare libraries for epigenetic studies and metagenomic sequencing.
Assist in the analysis of 16s rRNA and next generation sequencing (metagenomic) data obtained from cervico-vaginal fluid.
Provide necessary input into the analysis of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance metabolome data from cervico-vaginal fluid from PRECISE-SPTB cases and controls as per study protocol.
Ensure the study complies with all scientific and ethical requirements.
Drafting manuscripts, journal articles and reports for publication and may serve as a reviewer/evaluator of professional and academic journals.
Present research finding at professional conference and meetings.
Monitor project budget and may supervise other staff /students on grant-related projects.
Study coordination at AKUHN.
Maintain study biorepository.
Supervision of staff assigned to the PRECISE-SPTB study at AKUHN.
Work collaboratively with the wider PRECISE-SPTB study team and report progress to the local and lead KCL PI as required.
Contribute to the design and development of future research proposals and contracts bids for submission to potential funders, completes for research fund regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Assist with projects and training of residents, students, and laboratory technicians in molecular methods.
Work closely with PI and molecular pathologists to validate/verify and run new tests and laboratory developed tests.
Any other responsibilities assigned by the PI.
REQUIREMENTS
PhD or equivalent terminal degree from a recognized institution in discipline/field of specialization.
Good track record in research output such as manuscript development and presentation at national and international conferences.
Significant and progressive research experience.
Hands on experience with both dry and wet lab.
For wet lab, must have hands on experience with molecular techniques including extraction of nuclei acid, preparation of libraries for sequencing, PCR.
For dry lab, must have working knowledge of bio-informatics analysis such as use of R and/or python. Experience with analysing metagenomic data would be an added advantage.
Apply via :
aku.taleo.net
