Exciting Opportunity in Pediatric HIV Research!
Makerere University in collaboration with the SUPPORT project (funded by EDCTP3) is offering a PhD student position for a highly motivated individual to develop their thesis in the field of pediatric infectious diseases. This opportunity is part of the action ‘Supporting the next generation of African researchers on preventing HIV pediatric mortality through a training network’. This program provides a multidisciplinary, international, and competitive training environment focused on pediatric research.
Research Project Description
The primary goal of this research project is to enhance the identification of children at higher risk of post-discharge mortality. The research will involve:
- Risk Factor Analysis: Clinical, epidemiological, and laboratory variables will be examined to identify key risk factors associated with post-discharge mortality. An easy-to-use calculator will be developed to assist clinicians in identifying patients at higher risk.
- Severity Biomarker Evaluation: The performance of a novel “severity biomarker” will be analyzed as a predictor of mortality in this population. This biomarker aims to significantly improve the ability of clinicians to prioritize high-risk patients and will complement the clinical calculator.
Project Title: Evaluation of the Accuracy of a New “Severity Biomarker” to Predict Post Discharge Mortality (PDM) in a Cohort of CLHIV and Other Risk Factors
What We Offer
- A 36-month contract to undertake a PhD at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
- A competitive gross salary according to the Marie Sklodowska-Curie training network tables, considering family status and mobility (gross salary including employer’s social contribution and without family allowance: €2,284.80/Month).
- Integration into a network of 14 European and African institutions specializing in pediatrics.
- A 3-month secondment at ISGlobal, Barcelona, Spain.
- Extensive multidisciplinary training in research and transferable skills.
- Access to state-of-the-art infrastructures.
Requirements
- A master’s degree in a relevant field (preferably clinical discipline, public health, epidemiology, or similar).
- Proficiency in English (oral and written) is mandatory (an interview in English will be conducted during the recruitment process).
- Willingness to work for at least two years in a Sub-Saharan country after completing the PhD.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a citizen or resident of a Sub-Saharan country.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV, a cover letter detailing their motivation to pursue a research career in pediatric infectious diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa, a recommendation letter, and an additional contact for recommendation to globalhealth.pediatrics.group@gmail.com before June 14th, 2024. Please quote the reference ESC 1 in the subject of the email.
Expected starting date: January 2025
SUPPORT_Template job offer_ESC1_Uganda_v1.1
