Scientist B job at MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit

Scientist B job at MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit

JOB DETAILS:
The Unit is an internationally recognised centre of excellence with dominant research themes in the areas of HIV and emerging infections, vaccines and immunity, and chronic diseases and cancer. Through a multidisciplinary approach, intersecting basic science, epidemiological research, social-behavioural research and the conduct of new intervention evaluation studies, the Unit contributes knowledge on changing epidemics and diseases, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide. Following the signing of strategic transfer agreements between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Medical Research Council (MRC UK), the Unit formally joined LSHTM on 1st February 2018. The exciting new partnership will boost research capacity into current and emerging health issues in Africa and throughout the world. The Unit is based at the UVRI Entebbe campus with established Outposts in Kalungu, Masaka, Wakiso and Kampala Districts.

Job Purpose
The post holder will support the Pl of the project to analyse quantitative data and contribute to the writing of journal articles including as lead author

Roles & Responsibilities
Data analysis;
• Supervises Conduct analysis of quantitative data for priority journal articles on the MENISCUS study
• Contribute to the interpretation of quantitative data;
• Coordinate with the different internal and external stakeholders involved on the study, and, Participate in planned analysis workshops

Academic paper writing:
• Contribute to the development of journal articles;
• Work with first and second authors to analyse quantitative data for the proposed journal articles on the study; and, Contribute to the writing of journal articles including as lead
• author

Communication and reporting;
• Contribute to regular study team meetings and calls;

Person Specification
• First degree in Statistics, Demography, Population Studies or a related subject
• MSc Statistics, MSc Epidemiology, Mac Demography and Health is desirable;
• Should possess at least 5 years’ experience in a research setting, preferably experience in social and behavioural science research;
• Evidence of co-authorship in an academic publication; Evidence of co-authorship of conference abstracts

Job application procedure

For future employment opportunities, please visit http://www.manda.alba
The applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources,
MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,
P.O. Box, 49, Entebbe, Uganda.
Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application has been successfully received. In the event you are selected as the best candidate for the job, it will be a requirement to present
certified copies of academic documents prior to contracting

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