Experimental design and execution in the lab• Producing experimental data, writing reports for grants and publications• Assisting with the induction, training and supervision of postgraduate research students.• Designing primers and probes for diagnostic PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR• Cloning, expression, and purification of proteins• Designing and construction of vectors for gene tagging, knock-out/in • Qualitative and quantitative analysis of RNA using NanoDrop • Western Blotting, high-resolution microscopy, Deconvolution microscopy, Proteomics• Mammalian Cell culture, Plasmodium culture and animal model• Scientific computer skills include use of public literature and sequence databases, and various DNA sequence manipulation and analysis software packages such as Clustal W, Genedoc, BioEdit and SnapGene• Strong computer skills include MS-Office (MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, MS-Access), the Internet and email• Statistical analysis using GraphPad Prism• Highly motivated with excellent written and oral communication skills• Team worker as well as independent with the ability to show initiative and problem-solving skill• Excellent organisational skill with the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines