CALL ONLY OPEN FOR TANZANIANS
With funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, we have established the African Consortium in Modelling for Effective Vector Control (ACoMVeC) comprising of several international research institutions. Our objective is to support capacity-building efforts for mathematical modelling across sub-Saharan Africa; with a specific focus on malaria vector control. We are therefore recruiting curious and highly motivated individuals who want to develop statistical and mathematical modelling methods for vector borne disease research. As a PhD Candidate you will explore the fascinating potential of mathematical modelling to support disease control programmes in a welcoming and proactive atmosphere, together with a diverse group of researchers…
REQUIREMENTS
- You already hold a Master’s degree in infectious disease epidemiology, population biology, mathematics, statistics, econometrics, computational Biology or a similarly quantitative discipline.
- You have a strong background in mathematics or statistics.
- You have experience in programming and data analysis.
- You have an interest in medicine and biology.
- You have excellent writing and communication skills.
- Prepared to work in one of the partner countries stated above
- Demonstrable commitment to long term career in Africa……..
Application documents:
Cover letter, CV, copy of your diploma and 2 letters of recommendation
For question and application submission channel see: acomvec@crid-cam.com
Deadline for reception of application 30th October 2022 at 12:00pm GMT West African Time
NB: Female application is highly encouraged
Please click on the following link for more information .
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.
