The Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) is recruiting two Master’s students in Microbiology as part of the ICARS-funded project: “Preventing the Spread of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through Wastewater Used in Urban Agriculture in Cameroon.”
🔍 Internship Objectives
Selected students will support various research and field activities, including:
- Collection and microbiological analysis of environmental and food samples.
- Isolation, identification, and antibiotic susceptibility testing of resistant bacteria.
- Participation in laboratory and fieldwork.
- Assistance with data collection and analysis.
- Writing of scientific reports.
🧑🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Having the required GPA in Master’s year 1 for admission to Master’s year 2
- Solid understanding of bacterial culture, microbiological techniques, and antibiotic resistance testing.
- Motivated, rigorous, and able to work in a team environment.
- Strong interest in public health and antimicrobial resistance research.
📍 Location: CRID, Yaoundé, Cameroon
📅 Start Date: January 2026
⏳ Duration: 6 months
💰 Compensation: Internship and monthly allowance provided
📬 How to Apply
Send a single PDF file to Prof. Blaise Pascal BOUGNOM at blaise.bougnom@crid-cam.net with crid@crid-cam.net in copy (Cc), containing:
- A motivation letter (max 1 page)
- A detailed CV
- Academic transcripts
- Certificate of registration or letter of recommendation from the academic supervisor
🕐 Application deadline: 20th August 2025
* Women applications are strongly encouraged
About CRID
Founded in 2017, the Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) is a Not-for-profit research centre providing an excellent environment for conducting high quality and internationally approved research on infectious diseases in Cameroon and Africa. With an excellent technical platform and in collaboration with the various national and international partners, CRID aims to support research on the continent through the training of young African scientists, in order to fulfil its vision which is to save lives through quality research and capacity building in tropical infectious diseases.
Our recruitment at CRID is purely based on skills, qualifications and experience. We are working to create a safe working area of work for all free from any prejudice.
