Faculty of epidemiology and population health
Established in 1972, the MRC Tropical Epidemiology Group (TEG) is a
group of approximately 35 statisticians and epidemiologists based in the
Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at LSHTM and at research
centres in Africa. The group has an extensive research portfolio of
epidemiological research in resource-poor settings covering a range of
diseases of major public health importance (including HIV, TB, malaria,
neglected tropical diseases and global mental health). We have an
extensive network of collaborators, including the MRC Units in Uganda
and The Gambia, the Aurum Institute for Health Research (Johannesburg,
South Africa), the Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit (Mwanza, Tanzania),
and the Wellcome Trust Bloomsbury Centre for Global Health (London UK).
We are looking for an experienced epidemiologist with expertise in
malaria immunology and advanced statistical methods to analyse large
epidemiological datasets, including cross-sectional and longitudinal
cohort data, from varying malaria transmission settings. Specific
emphasis will be on the development of innovative techniques to analyses
serological responses (including seroprevalence and antibody responses)
and relate these to the effects of specific interventions and other
relevant factors that may be related to malaria transmission. The post
holder will apply appropriate methods to analyse and interpret data from
a number of studies from varying epidemiological and ecological
settings, and advise on appropriate study design and data
collection. They will work closely with the Department of Immunology and
Infection, and with epidemiological researchers, mathematical modellers
and field staff from partner institutions. Regular field visits will be
required. In addition, the post-holder will be expected to develop
their own research interests in these or closely related areas.
The appointment is part time at 0.5 FTE. It is available from 1st May up
to 31st December 2015 with the possibility of extension depending on
funding.
Applications should be made on-line via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk.
The closing date is Wednesday 8 April 2015 and the reference for this
post is TEG-15. Applications should include a CV and the names and email
contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted.
Applicants are encouraged to contact Professor Immo Kleinschmidt (immo.kleinschmidt@lshtm.ac.uk) to discuss the position. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed tojobs@lshtm.ac.uk.
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