英国医学研究理事会（冈比亚）博士后职位

MEDICALRESEARCHCOUNCILUNIT,THEGAMBIA

PAEDIATRICIMMUNOLOGIST

For 60 years now, our laboratories in The Gambia have been carrying out internationally competitive research and have established ourselves as the leading research centre in sub-Saharan Africa. Perhaps more importantly, we continue to push forward into new and challenging areas. We have developed an exciting new research agenda to reflect changes in national and global health priorities. Our new science portfolio is organised around three themes: Child Survival, Disease Control & Elimination and Vaccination.

As part of the Vaccinology Theme, a long-standing clinical site has been developed to conduct basic research as well as vaccine trials in healthy infants. The Sukuta Health Centre, 20km from the mainMRCUnit in Fajara, is a thriving field site for recruiting children into studies of the effect of routine and novel vaccines and infections encountered in early life on the developing immune system.

We are seeking an experienced Paediatric Immunologist to develop a strong programme of research in neonatal immunology. You will have a PhD in immunology with significant post-doctoral experience in either a basic science or clinical background, a track record of attracting research funding, excellent record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, practical experience of health research in developing countries and proven staff management experience. In addition, you will have excellent written and spoken English and excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.

MB BS/MD or equivalent, previous experience in research in paediatric immunology and experience of living and working in Africa would be an advantage.

The appointment will be for 3 years.

An attractive salary will be paid in MRC’s Band 2/3 dependent on qualifications and experience. Generous overseas allowances, furnished accommodation, flights and other benefits apply for displaced staff.

If you are interested and have the skills and abilities for this position please contact the Human Resources Office (hruk@mrc.gm) for an application form and a copy of the job description and person specification. Telephone enquiries can be made on 00220 4495442 extension 1001 or by email to Professor Beate Kampmann atbkampmann@mrc.gm.

Completed application forms together with a detailed CV and a covering letter should be sent tohruk@mrc.gmquoting referenceGAM2

Closing date: 7th November 2011.

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