(Senior) Research Scientist
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced research or molecular scientist to particularly work on the following areas: Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) methods and various applications, Microbiome analyses (through 16s rRNA and shot gun metagenomics and AI-facilitated data interpretation), molecular oncology and various PCR developments.
Duties and Responsibilities
- NGS, Molecular Oncology and Microbiome Analyses
- Excellent lab organization and implementation of various research-related ISO standards
- Supervision of subordinates.
- Represent the institute at international conferences.
Qualifications and Experience
- Ideally a molecular sciences PhD (life science, biochemistry, genetics, molecular chemistry etc) at an international university.
- local PhD candidates MUST have international postdoctoral or other research experience.
- Ideal candidates should be published in international journals with impact factor of at least 5.
- Masters level graduate may be considered with exceptional profiles.
- Strength in molecular methods and genetics
- Versatile profile
How to Apply
Send applications with cover letter in email titled ' (Senior) Research Scientist to [email protected]. The CV, list of publications and transcripts should be attached as a single pdf file. Candidates will be interviewed on a a rolling basis.
Location: Harare
Company: The Biotech Institute
Expiry Date: 2023-12-15 00:00:00