Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 28, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Tropical countries, such as Uganda, have a heavy burden of infectious conditions such as malaria and schistosomiasis. The infections that present with fever are particularly challenging to make a definitive diagnosis.
Most available diagnostic tools are expensive, cumbersome, or not easily accessible, particularly in the primary health care setting. New technologies including lateral flow devices and novel nucleic acid amplification-based diagnostic tools, which can be deployed at the point-of-care, in communities, present a huge opportunity to increase access to diagnostics, even in remote locations. Members of the DIDIDA consortium (https://didida-health.eu) are at the forefront in the development of such new tools and have achieved proof-of-concept of integrated, multiplexed field-based detection of nucleic acids from a range of samples (including blood and swabs).
In this project, we will integrate a multiplexed test for malaria and Bilharzia together on the same nucleic acid point-of-care device, from a blood finger-prick, based on the existing proofof-concept Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) technologies available in the consortium.
The PhD will provide the opportunity for the candidate to be closely involved in the development and validation steps, and demonstrate the key value of such advanced tests in the field. The student will work with partners at the University of Glasgow, Vector Control Division, Uganda Ministry of Health and Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute.
Personal Skills and Qualifications: We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and intelligent student evidenced through a track record of achievement. For the project described, we would require evidence of expertise in at least two of the following subject areas, namely diagnostics, digital technologies, medical devices and m-health. Although we welcome applicants with relevant experience from any academic background, we are particularly interested to receive applications from candidates with expertise in the engineering sciences and/or biomedical engineering (including undergraduate and or master's qualifications).
Supervisory team
• Professor Jonathan Cooper, University of Glasgow
• Dr Julien Reboud, University of Glasgow
• Dr Harriet Mpairwe, MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
• Professor Moffat Nyirenda, MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure

Follow the link below to submit your application.
https://redcap.link/ywbk3773 
A high level of integrity while filling out the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting.
Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, motivation statement (200 words maximum), CV and academic documents into one PDF document. Specify the project you are applying for in the cover letter. The deadline for receiving applications is 29th April 2023, 5:00 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Strictly follow the application procedure as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application and documentation have been successfully received.

The applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Training and Career Development,
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,
P.O. Box, 49,
Entebbe, Uganda.

Consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within 4 weeks after the closing date. Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification. By submitting your personal information, you consent to the MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit holding and using it per its recruitment policy and procedure. The Unit reserves the right to verify documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to validate their authenticity.
MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse workforce and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.


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