London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine - Department of Immunology and Infection
FACULTY OF INFECTIOUS AND TROPICAL DISEASES
We are seeking to appoint an experienced post-doctoral malaria researcher to join a new pilot project: In vitro Drug Sensitivity of Imported Malaria Parasites in which malaria parasites collected from consenting patients with imported malaria will be tested for drug sensitivity using an ex vivo approach. This is funded by the Medicine for Malaria Venture (MMV), who will provide a panel of investigational drugs to test against our novel parasites. The position is offered full-time for the duration of the funding period, which is one year from the 1st January 2012 with a possibility for extension.
The post-holder will have responsibility for oversight of this project, including direct liaison with the Department of Clinical Parasitology at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases (HTD), UCLH. Duties will include explaining the project to patients and obtaining written consent (Ethics Approval). It is therefore necessary that the successful applicant be eligible to work in the NHS in a patient-contact role. An honorary appointment at HTD will be arranged.
The individual will also be responsible for laboratory work associated with this project, and everyday routine duties for the Sutherland group as required.
The post is funded until 31st December 2012, with a possibility for extension. Salary is from £35,511 to £40,349 per annum inclusive.
Applications should be made on-line via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk and the reference for this post is CS-4. A CV and names of two referees, who may be approached immediately, if shortlisted should also be included with the on-line application. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk. Please quote reference CS-4. This post will close on 31 January 2012.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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