Postdoctoral Researcher: TB Diagnostics
(up to two positions available)
Host: Clinical Mycobacteriology and Epidemiology (CLIME) Group, Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University
Duration: 2 years (renewable annually thereafter contingent on progress)
Value of Fellowship: A competitive tax-free bursary is provided. The candidate will be assisted in applying for additional funding that they are entitled to keep in conjunction with the base bursary.
Scope of Research: CLIME is seeking to fill an exciting post-doctoral scientist position on the evaluation and optimisation of several new tests for the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB). TB, despite being readily curable, remains the single biggest infectious cause of death in the world. New diagnostics, applied as early as possible after exposure, are key to reducing transmission. The position will be nested within several long-term internationally-funded studies where novel non-sputum TB diagnostic tests, including digital technologies, are evaluated across multiple countries and barriers and facilitators to implementation are addressed. The effect of using results on health outcomes may be measured. The candidate will primarily be responsible for project implementation, day-to-day management and leadership, data analyses, site visits (annual international travel required), and co-leadership of publications. The candidate will have the opportunity to co-supervise students. Prospective candidates are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the field and CLIME’s track record.
Requirements: Applicants should have a PhD within the last 5 years and a background in microbiology, epidemiology, or related disciplines. TB and/or project management experience is helpful but not critical.
How to apply: Include a cover letter, CV with relevant grades, experience, publications, and the email addresses and telephone numbers of three references. Early applications are encouraged, and those that specifically highlight experience in diagnostics, coding to automate analyses, and management will be favourably considered.
Closing date: 6 April 2024
Enquiries: Please submit applications to Dr Raeesa Hussan (rhussan@sun.ac.za) and copy Prof. Grant Theron (gtheron@sun.ac.za).
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