Research Associate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Research Associate to make a leading contribution to the ZAMSA-TB Project, a major Wellcome-funded Discovery Award investigating new epidemiological methods to measure tuberculosis transmission in Malawi, South Africa, and Zambia. They will have skills in infectious disease epidemiology, spatiotemporal modelling, and global health.

The Research Associate will work with Professor Peter MacPherson at the School of Health & Wellbeing, and with project collaborators at the Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Programme, ZAMBART, Zambia, and the University of Cape Town.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research protocols and publications, policy briefs, and research proposals, as well as help manage and direct this project in collaboration with partner organisations as opportunities allow. Work travel to international research partners is anticipated. They will additionally receive career support and training through the Athena Swan Gold-accredited School of Health and Wellbeing, and contribute to academic life within the Public Health Section.

Informal enquiries should be directed to:

Professor Peter MacPherson Peter.MacPherson@glasgow.ac.uk

This post is full time and has funding for until 30 September 2028.

To apply online by clicking the 'Apply' button above.

Closing Date:  4 December 2024

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/ 

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