INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POST-DOCTORAL SCIENTIST – CELLULAR IMMUNOLOGIST

REF: PD/CI/T4/03/2006

General: The Africa-based, globally networked International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) helps reduce poverty, hunger and environmental degradation by enhancing animal agriculture in developing countries. ILRI positions its work at the dynamic interface of poverty alleviation and sustainable livestock livelihoods. Our staff work in partnerships and alliances with hundreds of organisations in developed and developing countries, including some of the finest universities and research institutions in the world. ILRI’s headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, with a second principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Our staff are also based in 7 partner institutions in other parts of Africa, in Asia and Latin America. We employ more than 700 staff from about 40 countries and are one of 15 centres around the world sponsored by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

The position: ILRI seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Cellular Immunologist to join its Improving Disease Control Operating Project area within Biotechnology Theme (Theme 4) to investigate breed differences in bovine immune responses following BCG vaccination and susceptibility to infections with Mycobacterium bovis. This is a five year fixed term funded project. The successful candidate will take charge of the day-to-day research activities of the project.

Location: ILRI – Nairobi, Kenya.

The successful candidate will have:

• A PhD degree obtained in the last 5 years preferably in ruminant immunology or a related field.

• Ability to train and work in containment level 3 facilities and supervise graduate students and research technicians.

• Experience in designing and conducting cattle immunology experiments and analyse and report data.

• Ability to work in multi-institute consortia and multicultural settings

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• A good working knowledge of infectious diseases.

Terms of appointment: Initial appointment will be for two years with the possibility of renewal contingent upon individual performance. The position attracts a remuneration package paid in US dollars.

Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Human Resources Manager, ILRI, P.O. Box 30709-00100, Nairobi Kenya; Telephone 254-20-4223000; Fax 254-20-4223001; email: recruit-ilri@cgiar.org. The name and reference number of the position for which the application is made should be clearly marked on the envelopes of mailed, or on the fax or email applications. Screening of applications will begin 5^th April 2006 and will continue until the post is filled. For further information regarding the ongoing disease control research projects please contact: Dr. Evans Taracha on e.taracha@cgiar.org.

To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at www.ilri.org

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer and is keen to further diversify its staff in terms of both gender and nationality.

Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.