Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, May 18 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Key Responsibilities
• Fully develop a research concept that employs data science, mathematical and (or) bioinformatics to any of the following areas: a) Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) including the design of antimicrobial drug combination therapies, identifying One Health AMR transmission pathways, and utilizing data science methodologies to guide antimicrobial stewardship initiatives; b) Human Genomics including the role of repeats in the human genome; c) cancer including cancer genomics and genomics data science; and d) Natural Language Processing (NLP) and (or) generative AI solutions for health problems.
• Successfully defend your research proposal
• Successfully obtain ethics approval from Institutional Review Board (IRB) and National approval from Uganda National Council for Science & Technology (UNCST)
• Present your work at scientific workshops, conferences and research forum
• Succesfully defend your Masters thesis
• Write at least 1 peer reviewed scientific publications in high impact journals
• Participate in ACE research groups relevant to your area of study.

Academic Qualification
• Bachelors of Science in Bioinformatics
• Bachelor's of Science in Data Science
• Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor's of Science in Mathematics
• Bachelor's of Science in any health related field

Specific Experience
• Experience in programming languages like python, Bash, R
• Demonstrated interest in health data science, mathematical modelling and (or) bioinformatics.

Person Specification
Eligibility
1. Minimum qualifications: Applicants should have completed a bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as bioinformatics, data science, computer science, mathematics or a related field from a recognized university.
2. Be enrolled for an MSc in bioinformatics, data science, computer science, mathematics or a related quantitative field at Makerere University.
3. Have completed the first year of taught modules evidenced by a stamped testimonial from the department hosting the MSc degree.
4. Demonstrated interest in health data science, mathematical modelling and (or) bioinformatics.
5. A viable and innovative research concept in any of the above-mentioned areas.
6. Ready to commit as a full-time student.



Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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