Postdoctoral Fellow - Epidemiology & Spatial Modelling
SACEMA (South African Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis)
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Job summary
SACEMA at Stellenbosch University invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships at the interface of epidemiology, spatial analysis and infectious disease modelling. Fellows will contribute to ambitious, policy-relevant research with large-scale health data and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Successful candidates will develop an independent research profile, publish in leading journals, and help translate modelling insights into public health impact in Africa.
Qualifications
- PhD in epidemiology/biostatistics/statistics/spatial analysis or quantitative discipline relevant to population health research.
- Experience in epidemiological analysis, biostatistics or infectious disease modelling.
- Strong programming skills (R, Stata, Python) or equivalent.
- Ability to lead independent research and collaborate across a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent scientific communication and academic writing with peer‑reviewed publications.
Responsibilities
- Conduct quantitative research at the interface of epidemiology, spatial analysis and infectious disease modelling.
- Evaluate interventions and contribute to policy-relevant public health insights.
- Publish in leading scientific journals and present findings to collaborators.
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Job description
SACEMA at Stellenbosch University invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships at the interface of epidemiology, spatial analysis and infectious disease modelling. Fellows will contribute to ambitious, policy-relevant research with large-scale health data and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Successful candidates will develop an independent research profile, publish in leading journals, and help translate modelling insights into public health impact in Africa.
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