Research Fellow
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine -Department of Pathogen Molecular Biology
Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases
We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow.
The successful applicant will be working in the laboratory of Professor Martin Hibberd, utilizing human and pathogen genomic information to develop in vitro (and potentially in vivo) molecular understandings of the human - mycobacterium tuberculosis (and possibly other pathogen) interactions.
Candidates should preferably have a working knowledge of genomic approaches and technologies; and have category three infectious agent containment experience.
The post is funded for a period of 3 years and is available from 1st June 2013 until 31 May 2016. Salary is on Academic Pathway Grade 6 from £36,018 to £40,904 per annum inclusive. The successful candidate will be placed on the scales according to skills and experience.
Applications should be made online via our website at the apply button below. The closing date is Tuesday 28 May 2013 and the reference for this post is MH1. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10:00pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.
The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as “Please see attached CV” will not be considered acceptable.
Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer
