Research Assistant in Data Analysis

2 weeks ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom Lstmed Full time

Post Doctoral Research Associate (77731)
Benefits: 30 Days holiday + Bank Holiday and additional Christmas closure days
The Department of Vector Biology at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is actively recruiting for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to study the evolution of insecticide resistance in the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae.
The major method for controlling malaria-transmitting mosquitoes is through the use of chemical insecticides but resistance has emerged and is a major threat to the recent reductions in malaria infections.
the Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at LSHTM and the Genomic Surveillance Unit at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. The position will be based at LSTM but with the expectation of frequent travel to SSA to support assay development and deployment. Candidates must hold a PhD in Biology or a related field and should be well versed in molecular biology, genetics, and bioinformatics.
Periodically revise the panels to include newly validated resistance variants and to ensure the panels are tailored to the transmission settings of project partners.
Develop SOPs, data entry forms, analytical pipelines and training materials for the resistance panels
Create training materials for, and provide training in, molecular and analytical techniques to others in the lab
Assist in the design and supervision of student projects
Assist in training and mentoring staff that provide technical assistance to your project
Support students and technicians working on similar topics, especially in the analysis of their data
Contribute to the writing of research grants/ fellowships in collaboration with PIs
PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry or mosquito biology/entomology
Significant experience in molecular biology
Experience of data management and bioinformatics
Well-developed research skills with the ability to present research findings in oral or written format
Experience of training staff in lab practices
Evidence of preparing publications for specialist/ general science journals
Able and willing to travel to partner institutes in the UK, The Gambia and Ghana
(Generous occupational pension schemes
Government backed “cycle to work” scheme.
Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies
Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.   
We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. We welcome conversations about flexible working; Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics. 
LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies
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