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Postgraduate Research Fellow

2 months ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time
Job Opportunity: Postgraduate Research Fellow

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postgraduate Research Fellow to join our team at AJ Personnel. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a three-year fully funded PhD qualification opportunity in collaboration with the Centre for Respiratory Diseases and Meningitis (CRDM) at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD).

About the Project

The project aims to build capacity for public health modelling in Africa for integrated multi-pathogen zero surveillance data through collaboration, scientific exchange, and mentorship. The successful candidate will work within a newly established African modelling network together with researchers from Malawi, Kenya, and other African countries.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop computational tools and methods for multiplexed serological data for obtaining epidemiological insights
  • Conduct research in infectious disease modelling, public health, epidemiology, and serosurveillance
  • Collaborate with researchers from Malawi, Kenya, and other African countries
  • Travel to the USA for part of the training and other African countries as part of building the modelling network
Requirements
  • MSc Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or Biostatistics, Data Science, or Computational Science, Engineering, or a subject containing a substantial mathematical component
  • Prior experience or interest in the epidemiology of infectious diseases
  • Strong programming skills in at least one coding language (such as R or Python)
  • Experience working on collaborative software projects through GitHub
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate scientific data orally and in writing
  • Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and work well independently and with a team
  • Fluency in spoken and written English
What We Offer
  • Non-taxable student stipend
  • Tuition fees and university registration fees
  • Books and other educational expenses
  • Laptop computer with relevant software
  • All travel expenses (e.g., airfare, visa, incidentals)
  • Non-taxable payment for living expenses and insurance
  • Course fees
  • Administrative support

Please note that only suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto will be given preference.