Senior Scientific Collaborator

• Establish single cell sequencing assays for Plasmodium species
• Develop independent research projects and prepare grant applications
• Conduct complex research activities combining field and laboratory work
• Coordinate multiple research projects within the Malaria Genotyping Group
• Establish and maintain scientific collaborations at national and international levels
• Supervise MSc and PhD students

This role contributes to research on antimalarial drug resistance and provides services for molecular monitoring during regulatory clinical trials, ultimately helping combat malaria in low- and middle-income countries.

• PhD in molecular parasitology with several years of postdoctoral experience in malaria research
• Strong expertise in next generation sequencing (NGS) platforms and transcriptomics
• Very good command in malaria bioinformatics (R/Python/bash)
• Experience working in malaria endemic settings, especially Sub-Saharan Africa
• Malaria parasite culture and FACS experience
• Insectary management and Anopheles mosquitoes rearing skills
• Familiarity with gene editing techniques like CRISPR-Cas9

• Opportunity to get involved in research on antimalarial drug resistance
• A state-of-the-art laboratory and workplace in a new building with its own canteen
• Interesting encounters with people from diverse backgrounds worldwide
• Being part of a dynamic and motivated team with short information and decision paths
• Attractive employment conditions, versatile further education opportunities and mentoring

The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a world-leading institute in global health with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries, combining research, education and services at local, national and international levels.