Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Biostatistics

1 week ago


Durban, South Africa Africa Health Research Institute Full time

This three-year postdoctoral position in Professor Zaza Ndhlovu’ Group at AHRI in Durban, South Africa, is embedded in a recently awarded Bill and Melinda Gates-funded grant.

The project aims to contribute to the development of a preventive HIV vaccine that will be effective in eastern and southern African populations, which is the region that is disproportionately affected by HIV. Paucity of HLA data is a major huddle to our understanding genetic susceptibility to diseases in Africa. The long-term goal of the project is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of HLA association with HIV control and to determine HLA diversity in the region. The project will involve, i) generating HLA genotyping data for many individuals from diverse ethnicities in eastern and southern Africa, ii) creating a publicly available high resolution HLA database. This will be a collaborative project among 4 African countries, Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, and South Africa.

By characterizing HLA allele and haplotype frequencies and networked epitopes combinations in eastern and southern Africa, this project will generate information regarding HLA usage in the region which will serve as an important resource for researchers developing new vaccines for diseases that are highly prevalent in the region such as HIV, HPV, and malaria.
- Experience in human genome sequence analysis
- Experience in analyzing Omics data such as RNA-Seq data
- Experience in programming languages such as R
- Knowledge of infectious disease research is preferable but not essential (particularly HIV)
- Ability to prepare results for publication and draft own manuscripts
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills and team orientated

**How to apply


  • Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

    Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 2 weeks ago


    Durban, South Africa Africa Health Research Institute Africa Health Research Institute Full time

    Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is an independent, transdisciplinary scientific research institute based across two campuses in the province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) in South Africa.AHRI’s research combines population, basic and translational, social, and clinical sciences to understand and intervene in the health and well-being of South African...


  • Durban, South Africa Africa Health Research Institute Full time

    The incumbent will be a member of the Ndung’u Group and the research will entail translational HIV immunology work. The research work is in the broad area of HIV immunopathogenesis, with the goal of informing effective vaccine or immunotherapy development. Specifically, the work will include flow cytometry and transcriptome-based analysis of immune cells...

  • Research Associate

    4 days ago


    Durban, South Africa Africa Health Research Institute Full time

    The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is seeking for a highly motivated Implementation Scientist for the REFINE Study (Improving outcomes of infants, children, and adolescents with HIV). The aim of the study is to understand the factors that influence uptake, retention and adherence to antiretroviral treatment in CLHIV in South Africa. Additionally,...


  • Durban, South Africa Adrenergy Research Innovations Full time

    Adrenergy Research Innovations has 4 vacancies available viz.: - Administrator - Admin Assistant - Research Administrator - Data Manager About Us - Be able to work well with a team - Be able to work with little supervision - Be presentable and have the ability to communicate well - Have reliable transport - Have integrity, be resourceful and reliable -...

  • Phd Research Intern

    3 days ago


    Durban, South Africa HSRC Recruitment Full time

    **Job Advert Summary**: **Minimum Requirements**: - Applicants must be South African and in possession of a Master’s degree in the Social Sciences, Public Health, Demography, Epidemiology, or Biostatistics and be already registered for a PhD, at a recognised South African or an international equivalent institution. - A sound grounding in research methods...

  • Informatics Intern

    2 days ago


    Durban, South Africa Africa Health Research Institute Full time

    Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is seeking a highly motivated intern to join our new Informatics Internship Programme within AHRI’s Data Science Unit (DSU). DSU’s strategic objectives is to provide the data science infrastructure to support AHRI’s multidisciplinary health research. As part of this objective, a strategic priority is to build...


  • Durban, South Africa Training and Resources in Early Education (TREE) Full time

    **Vacancy: Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Knowledge Officer (MERK officer)** **Description**: **Minimum Requirements**: - Minimum of a Post Graduate (Honours/Masters) degree (Preferably in Research in Early Childhood Development) - Relevant Monitoring and Evaluation certificate - 5-10 years’ experience in a similar role - Experience in conducting...


  • Durban, South Africa HSRC Recruitment Full time

    **Job Advert Summary**: The focus of the Impact Assessment Unit in the Impact Centre is to undertake research on societal impact, impact evaluation methodologies (metrics/quantitative/qualitative), behavioural economics, predictive modelling and implementation science research. A 3 Year contract to be based in either Cape Town, Pretoria or Durban or as...


  • Durban, South Africa HSRC Recruitment Full time

    **Job Advert Summary**: The focus of the Science in Society unit is to undertake research about the science/society interface, and to generate knowledge resources and tools to build the HSRC’s impact capabilities. Knowledge resources include databases, research outputs, expertise, and new ideas about impact and engaged research/scholarship in the social...

  • Senior Lecturer

    3 days ago


    Durban, South Africa Durban University of Technology Full time

    **Minimum Requirements**: **Senior Lecturer**: - PhD or equivalent NQF level 10 qualification in Surveying/Geomatics, with an undergraduate qualification in Surveying/Geomatics. - At least 5 years of academic and/or professional experience. - Minimum of 2 years lecturing experience in Surveying/Geomatics. - Evidence of research and postgraduate supervision,...


  • Durban, South Africa South African Medical Research Council (MRC) Full time

    **HIV AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES RESEARCH UNIT** **(DURBAN OFFICE)** The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression. **PAEDIATRICIAN (SPECIALIST CLINICIAN...


  • Durban, South Africa University of KwaZulu-Natal Full time

    **The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment** **Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from** **designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.** **COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES** **SCHOOL OF APPLIED HUMAN SCIENCES** **RESEARCH ASSISTANT...


  • Durban, South Africa Durban University of Technology Full time

    **Minimum requirements** **Senior Lecturer***: - Doctorate in Food Science or Food - A minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience at a university - Publications in DHET-accredited journals [minimum of three (3) DHET-accredited publications over the preceding three years]. - Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students [minimum of one...

  • Samrc Intern

    7 days ago


    Durban, South Africa South African Medical Research Council (MRC) Full time

    **HUMAN RESOURCES** **(DURBAN)** ***: **The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. **It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression. **SAMRC INTERN (1 POST)** **Duration**:One-Year**...


  • Durban, South Africa Durban University of Technology Full time

    **Applicants are invited for the position of Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Full Professor** **Minimum requirements** **Senior Lecturer** - Doctorate in Food Science or Food Technology. - A minimum of five years of teaching experience at a university level. - Publications in DHET-accredited journals [minimum of three DHET-accredited publications over...


  • Durban, South Africa Durban University of Technology Full time

    **Minimum Requirements**: ***Lecturer** - A completed Master’s degree in Photography or an appropriate associated field. (A PhD would be an advantage.) - A minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience at tertiary level, OR, 3 years’ experience in industry. (A portfolio is needed as evidence of industry work.) **Additional Recommendations**: -...

  • Market Research

    Found in: beBee S ZA - 4 weeks ago


    Durban, South Africa Kerry Full time

    Requisition ID 50840Position Type FT PermanentRecruiter #LI-TS1Posting Type LI   About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the...


  • Durban, South Africa IIE MSA and IIE Varsity College Full time

    **Direct Reporting Line**: Programme Manager: School of Management **Varsity College** is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher...


  • Durban, South Africa Transnet Full time

    **_ Equity Statement :Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the_** **_designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating_** **_Division._** **_ Alternative Application Methods: (Completed Curriculum Vitae to be submitted)_** Post: E-mail: Fax: before the closing date of...


  • Durban, South Africa Vega School Full time

    **Job Purpose**: To provide comprehensive information service on a complex and advanced level, developing information centres’ collections to meet the needs of the staff and students, both on and off campus of individual faculties, and the development and delivery of research workshops, and a range of literacy programs. In line with Vega School academic...