About the Job
Background
The Centre for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT-Africa) is a World Bank supported center of excellence for education and research at Addis Ababa University, College of Health Sciences, Ethiopia established to lead a high-quality regional capacity for discovery and development of medicines (drugs, vaccines, diagnostics and complex interventions) and bring about fair and sustainable development in Africa.
CDT-Africa, in partnership with its national and international collaborators, has established an African Biomedical Incubation Hub to assist drug, vaccine, and diagnostic developments. As part of this initiative, CDT-Africa will be able to offer full-time postdoctoral fellowship.
Number of positions: One
Area of work: Diagnostic development
Place of work: CDT-Africa Regional Biomedical Incubation Hub, Addis Ababa University.
Salary: Negotiable
Eligible applicants:
- Ethiopians, or Ethiopian diaspora who are eligible to work in Ethiopia
About You
Job Requirement
Qualification:
- PhD degree in the area of Biomedical Sciences (Microbiology, Vaccinology, Immunology, Molecular Biology), or related fields of m
- Less than 5 years since obtaining PhD if no post-doctoral fellowship experience.
- Strong publications relevant to discovery or development of diagnostics and vaccine development, depending on the application.
- International experience preferred.
- Highly motivated and creative.
- Be able to demonstrate managing scientific projects independently and efficiently
- Prior research experience in Diagnostic discovery development is desirable
Employment term:
- 2 years subjected to a 6 months’ probation.
- Candidates are expected to attract additional funding during the period.
- The post is full time, but the candidate is expected to work overtime when procedures and trainings require it.
Required Skills
- Adaptability
- Acute care
Application documents: motivation letter, CV, and copies of degrees must be submitted in electronic copy via email to Dr Tsegahun Manyazewal (email: [email protected]) copying Mr. Michelle Joseph (email: [email protected]).
More Information
- Address Ethiopia
- Experience Level Senior
- Total Years Experience 5-10
