JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Scientific Officer’s primary role will be to design, oversee, conduct and further scientific research in the group, as aligned with the group’s objectives as the Applied Genomics Core. He/she will keep abreast of the scientific literature, in particular with regards to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases of public health importance and independently design, plan, supervise experiments/projects. He/she will supervise research assistants and attached undergraduate and graduate students. He/she is expected to work closely with academic and industry collaborators from other institutions. He/she should develop scientific expertise in a specialized field, but continue to possess broad-based knowledge so as to provide scientific leadership in the group. He/she will critically assess and provide scientific input to projects supported by the group. He/she will also analyze and present data, and write scientific papers for publication and be involved in administrative activities.

EDUCATION

PhD in a relevant discipline such as Microbiology, Biomedical/Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health etc.
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EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 to 5 years of post-doctoral experience working in a research / clinical / public health laboratory. Candidates should ideally have experience in both research and clinical/public health laboratory work.
• Prior experience in publication of research findings would be an advantage.