Department of Infection Biology are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant who will work on a project awarded by WHO. The post-holder will work on investigating the emergence of Plasmodium falciparum population in Africa that are undetected by malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDT).  

The successful applicant will hold an MSc degree in biological sciences either awarded or imminent or equivalent training, have relevant experience in molecular biology particularly genotyping and assay development, relevant computer/analytical skills MS office such as MSc Excel and MSc word, proven problem-solving ability in laboratory research, proven ability to carry out independent laboratory work and document results.

This part-time post (0.5 FTE), based in London, is funded by the World Health Organisation until 14 June 2021. Salary is on the Academic Grade 5 scale in the range £34,854 – £40,011 per annum pro rata (inclusive of London Weighting). 

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