Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Zoonotic causes of Acute Febrile Illness

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institution in global health seeks a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to enhance diagnostic capabilities for zoonotic causes of acute febrile illness. This dynamic role involves developing and evaluating diagnostic tests while contributing to impactful research aimed at improving health outcomes for children in sub-Saharan Africa. Candidates should possess a PhD and experience in relevant fields, with strong abilities in diagnostic assay design.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Occupational pension schemes

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in diagnostic test development for infectious diseases.
• Ability to travel for field evaluations in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Strong background in microbiology or epidemiology.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and evaluation of diagnostic tests for zoonotic infections.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on research projects.
• Write scientific reports and grant proposals.

Skills

Diagnostic assay design

Evaluation of diagnostic tests

Zoonoses research

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Zoonotic causes of Acute Febrile Illness

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Are you passionate about global health and improving diagnostic tools for infectious diseases? Join our Global Health Research Group (GHRG) and help us make a real impact on the lives of children in sub-Saharan Africa.

Acute febrile illnesses (AFI) account for 40% of child deaths in sub-Saharan Africa, and an unknown level of morbidity and mortality in adults. Growing awareness of the animal origins of many human diseases (zoonoses) has highlighted their importance as causes of AFI. However, diagnosis of zoonoses is not widely pursued in low resource settings. This contributes to low awareness of zoonoses which hinders early detection and effective clinical management of AFI.

At GHRG, you will work alongside experts in paediatrics, epidemiology, microbiology, social science, diagnostics development, infectious diseases and zoonoses/arboviral research. Our overall aim is to improve the diagnosis and management of zoonotic causes of acute febrile illness (ZAFI) in children in sub-Saharan Africa.

You will be part of the LSTM diagnostics group, which leads work package 2: improving diagnosis. Within this, we are appointing a PDRA with experience in diagnostic assay design and evaluation, in order to lead test development activities for key zoonotic infections including brucellosis, leptospirosis and arboviruses. This includes both lab and point of care molecular tests, and biosensor-based immune assays.

You will develop tests at LSTM and evaluate them at labs and clinics within the GHRG partners network (Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda). This role will require travel within Eastern Africa in order to carry out test evaluations, and support partners in the design and implementation of prospective studies. You will also contribute to the design of novel testing algorithms for children with fever based on the data generated during the work package.

As part of a dynamic team, you will contribute to the design, set-up, execution, and write-up of research projects centred around diagnostic test development. You will co-write applications for follow-on funding with the PI and lead the writing of manuscripts and scientific reports for the wider study team.

(To see a full list of responsibilities and requirements, see the job description attached.)

Additional Benefits Of Joining LSTM

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure days
• Generous occupational pension schemes
• Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
• Employee assistance programme to support with employee well-being
• High street discounts and cashback offers
• Government-backed cycle to work scheme
• Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies
  
  

Application Process

To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.

Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report: https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/annual-reports-and-financial-statements

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