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Senior Biologist

with Institut Pasteur du Cambodge
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Announcement Description

The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is a Cambodian non-for-profit research institution established in 1953, IPC is today a scientific research establishment declared of public utility placed under the high patronage of the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia and under the responsibility of the Institute Pasteur on the scientific and technical levels. The IPC is a meber of the Pasteur Network, which brings together 33 institutes present on five continents. It shares the Pasteurian values and the ethical charter to which the Pasteur Institutes are bound. The IPC has more than 250 employees, including about 30 expatriates of 10 nationalities and includes 5 research units. It carries out research activities in health biology, public health and service activities (Medical Biology Laboratory, vaccinations and water and food analyses) and training.

We are looking for qualified candidate to fill for the position below:

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Senior Biologist

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Health/Medical
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

The lnstitut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is recruiting a full time Senior Biologist to reinforce the Virology Unit. The role involves designing and executing laboratory experiments, analyzing data, publishing findings, writing grant proposals, managing budgets, and supervising staff. Experience in virology or other relevant field of research required, including a proven track record of securing grant funding and publishing findings. Degree in biology, immunology, virology, or related field required.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Independently coordinate and implement research projects
  • Assist in coordination of surveillance programs
  • Plan and conduct experiments and analyses and interpret the results
  • Write grant proposals, progress reports, and scientific papers
  • Manage project budgets and expenditures
  • Ensure timely completion of projects and achievement of research goals
  • Discuss research progress and collaborate with other researchers and Units at IPC and external partners
  • Train and mentor junior research staff and students
  • Maintain good communication with technical teams and other scientists
Requirements:
  • Recruitment conditions:
  • Cambodian nationality
  • Language required: Advanced level of English proficiency
  • References required
  • Available to start as soon as possible
  • The initial contract is offered for 1 year (renewable).
  • Candidate Profile:
  • Pharmacist, Medical Doctor, DES or Ph.D. completed or in progress
  • Experience writing grant proposals and papers
  • Excellent project, budget, and personnel management skills
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities
  • Professional proficiency in English required
  • Ability to work in a team and quickly adapt to new situations as needed
  • Pro-active, solution oriented
  • Computer literacy: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Endnote at minimum – some skills in statistical analyses, bioinformatics, and/or design are beneficial
 

How to Apply

The complete application includes a cover letter with salary expectations, copies of diplomas if any, work certificates, curriculum vitae with a recent photo, Identity Card photocopy - all certified documents to the originals – are to be sent to the Human Resources department of Institut Pasteur du Cambodge to office address or email that provided in the contact details.

 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • #05, Monivong Blvd, Sangkat Srah Chak, Khan Doun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (Human Resources Department)
 
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