Midlands State University (MSU)
DUE: 26 JAN 2024
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following
posts:
National Pathology Research and Diagnostic Centre
Post A: Research and Innovation Manager (1Post)
Qualifications and experience
- MSc / MPhil degree in Medical Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical Biotechnology/Vaccinology or equivalent
- BSc degree in Biotechnology/Vaccinology/Biochemistry or equivalent
- A PhD or DPhil will be an added advantage
- Evidence of publications in peer reviewed journals
- At least 5 years experience of working in a research institution
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Managing overall research laboratory operations.
- Strategic planning for drug discovery, diagnostic method development and vaccine production research.
- Tending to administrative and management matters.
- Consulting with researchers and principal investigators.
- Laboratory budgeting.
Key Attributes
- Knowledge and experience of local ethical procedures (MRCZ/MCAZ).
- Knowledge of and experience in either vaccine production, diagnostic test development or drug discovery.
- Evidence of publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Must possess data analysis skills. Knowledge of SPSS and STATA a must.
- Ability to manage a portfolio of projects.
- Ability to develop collaborative agreements to support commercialisation of innovation.
- Ability to supervise research students.
TO APPLY
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:
The Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)
Midlands State University
[email protected]
Application documents must be in a single scan pdf format. Due date 26 January 2024
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be communicated to.