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2 Scientists at Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI)
Job
Title: Scientists (2
Career Jobs)
Title: Scientists (2
Career Jobs)
Organisation: Uganda Virus Research Institute
Duty
Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Station: Entebbe, Uganda
About
MRC / UVRI:
MRC / UVRI:
The Medical Research
Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda Research Unit on
AIDS based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute, Entebbe invites applications
from suitably qualified Ugandans for two posts of Scientist. The MRC/UVRI
Uganda Research Unit on AIDS is a bilateral multi-disciplinary research
organization funded by the Medical Research Council (UK), DFID (UK) and other
donor organizations.
Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda Research Unit on
AIDS based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute, Entebbe invites applications
from suitably qualified Ugandans for two posts of Scientist. The MRC/UVRI
Uganda Research Unit on AIDS is a bilateral multi-disciplinary research
organization funded by the Medical Research Council (UK), DFID (UK) and other
donor organizations.
Job
Summary: The Scientists will coordinate two studies on vaccination against tuberculosis
within the Co-infection Studies Programme at the MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit
on AIDS. One study will investigate factors affecting the response to BCG
immunisation in infancy. The other will investigate the effect of
schistosomiasis on the response to a new TB vaccine in adolescents.
Summary: The Scientists will coordinate two studies on vaccination against tuberculosis
within the Co-infection Studies Programme at the MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit
on AIDS. One study will investigate factors affecting the response to BCG
immunisation in infancy. The other will investigate the effect of
schistosomiasis on the response to a new TB vaccine in adolescents.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant should have four years experience in clinical or epidemiological
research. - The
job holder should possess post a medical qualification (MB ChB or
equivalent) - A
Master’s degree, or in epidemiology, public health or a related
discipline, as well as proven leadership and management skills.
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
All suitable candidates
should send their applications with the supporting documents including
curriculum vitae (CV), copies of academic qualifications and names plus
telephone contact details of three referees should either be addressed to: The
Human Resource Manager, MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda Virus
Research Institute, P.O. Box 49 Entebbe, Uganda Or via email: mrc@mrcuganda.org
should send their applications with the supporting documents including
curriculum vitae (CV), copies of academic qualifications and names plus
telephone contact details of three referees should either be addressed to: The
Human Resource Manager, MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda Virus
Research Institute, P.O. Box 49 Entebbe, Uganda Or via email: mrc@mrcuganda.org
For further information,
Please contact Professor Alison Elliott: alison.tom@infocom.co.ug or call +256
417 704000.
Please contact Professor Alison Elliott: alison.tom@infocom.co.ug or call +256
417 704000.
NB: Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Deadline:
2nd August, 2013
2nd August, 2013
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