Deadline: September 1, 2022

Applications are open for the SickleInAfrica Research Fellowships 2022. The SickleInAfrica Consortium invites applications from eligible candidates for a three-year SickleInAfrica Research Fellowship position to assist in carrying out the cross-consortium research projects.

They are seeking to strengthen each of the 6 SPARCo sites with a motivated researcher who will assist in implementing cross-consortium research projects at each SPARCo site. They are convinced that the research and management skills required for this post will provide a challenging and rewarding environment for junior researchers keen to advance their careers and to contribute to the sickle cell disease field.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PIs in conducting cross-consortium and site-specific research projects
• Write research reports as required
• Attend consortium research meetings, both in-person and online.
• Be part of research site visits to other sites as per need
• Contribute to scientific manuscripts together with the research team.
• Present research outputs as requested by the research Principal Investigator.

Benefits

• Remuneration to be negotiated
• Opportunity to work with a vibrant international team of experts on SCD
• Opportunity to network and receive mentorship
• Opportunity for hands-on training in research implementation, manuscript, and grants writing
• Authorship in peer-reviewed scientific journals

Eligibility

• Applicant should have an MBBS, Masters’s degree, or Honours degree in the Biomedical Sciences or Epidemiology;
• Be available to start by September 1, 2022;
• Be available to work full-time for the duration of 3-years;
• Be based in the country they will be working from. This includes Ghana, Mali, Tanzania, Nigeria, Uganda, Zimbabwe/Zambia or South Africa.

Other requirements

• Ability to work in a culturally diverse team of researchers
• Excellent technical skills and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure
• Project/Research management skills
• Publication(s) in a peer-reviewed journal(s) will be an added advantage

Application

• You should upload a single pdf containing a 2-paged CV, copies of academic certificates, and transcripts
• Upload a 1-page motivation letter from your last academic mentor/supervisor or your current employer.

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For more information, visit SickleInAfrica Research Fellowships.