FMR is seeking applications from bright and motivated scientists specialising in genomics with an interest in pursuing independent research in tuberculosis and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance and transmission research from clinical, environmental and social perspectives.

• Conceptualize, acquire research grants and lead new projects
• Lab and team management
• Broader responsibilities in institutional, academic & operational committees

If the candidate meets expectations in the first three years, opportunities will be provided to expand & pursue basic translational research that supports timely public health needs. The candidate will also be given opportunities for up-skilling depending on their potential throughout their tenure at the Foundation. They will be encouraged to apply to the university as guides. 

Subject to relevant qualifications, experience & merit.

PhD with minimum 4 years of research experience in relevant areas.

• An ability to undertake team work
• Facilitate sharing of ideas & information
• Encouraging of broader scientific aspects beyond specific projects
• Take the current genomics research program at the Foundation forward
• Have acquired and led at least one competitive grant or fellowship independently as Principal Investigator post PhD. 
• Experience in BSL — 2 / BSL — 3 laboratory research 
• Experience in TB and Environmental Genomics research 
• Capacity to analyze data from various sequencing platforms 
• Capacity for innovation & independent work 
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Please apply with detailed full CV and a short two page proposal describing your present & future research interests to our email : fmrmum@​gmail.​com.