Postdoctoral Research Specialist (Serology assays for emerging and re-emerging diseases Molecular diagnostics) at Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in any of the areas identified above
• Participate in grant writing
• Supervise students
• Contribute to other related research activities

Eligibility Requirements

• PhD in relevant Biomedical Sciences obtained in the last five (5) years at the time of application
• Demonstrable experience through published articles in peer-reviewed journals.
• Good writing and presentation skills.

Terms and Conditions

• This is a two-year full-time position, renewable based on excellent performance including external grant(s) acquisition.
• Candidates must complete the two-year term, failure to comply will attract penalty.
• Positions will be awarded on a competitive peer-reviewed basis.
• Successful candidates must abide by the Institute's policies and codes of conduct.
• The appointment does not come with accommodation.
• Successful candidates are expected to submit quarterly and final reports.
• They are also required to present their research findings at the Institute's annual scientific conference and publish their work in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.

Remuneration

• The position will attract an annual remuneration of five million Naira (N5,000,000)
• Each proposed research will be funded to a maximum of fifty million Naira (N50,000,000) within the two-year period.
• Successful candidates will have opportunity for exchange training program with international organisations.

Important Dates

• Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by July 10, 2024.
• Notification of awards: July 20, 2024.