Research assistant in medical entomology

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine - Faculty of infectious and tropical diseases, Department of disease control

Further particulars
We are seeking to appoint a full-time Research Assistant to conduct entomological laboratory trials of a novel vector control tool using impregnated clothing as part of an exciting EU funded research consortium investigating and developing new methods of dengue vector control in Thailand.

The successful applicant will have an MSc in medical entomology or parasitology (or equivalent work experience) specialising in the control of mosquito vectors, with some previous experience of entomological trials and research project management. Some knowledge of chemical control of vectors, vector ecology and behaviour, study design, data management and statistical methods would also be advantageous.

The applicant also should also have excellent teamwork, organisational and scientific skills, and should be ready to undertake independent research and be interested in contributing to research grant proposals.

The starting salary is £30,915 per annum, inclusive. This is a 2 year position.

Applications should be made on-line via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. The reference for this post is JL01. The closing date is 8^th November 2011. Applications should also include a CV and the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until midnight of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer