The aim of the fellowship is to evaluate the effects of demographic, clinical, and laboratory factors, including HIV treatment and viral suppression markers, on the diagnostic and prognostic performance of a blood-based RNA signature for TB disease that was discovered and validated in HIV-uninfected persons.
PhD Fellowship (Biomarkers of HIV-associated Tuberculosis) is open for the South African applicants to conduct PhD at the University of Cape Town for the academic session of 2017.
The PhD fellowship is available for a project that will evaluate the performance of a blood RNA biomarker of TB disease in HIV-infected persons.
WORTH
- The fellowship will cover R124 800 per year and will depend on relevant experience and skills.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet the following area for the fellowship:
Key Requirements:
- MBChB or Masters degree in Public Health or a related field.
- Epidemiology and Biostatistical experience.
- Proficiency in the analysis of large datasets.
- Familiarity with R and/or Stata programming.
Core Competencies:
- Demonstrate solid scientific proficiency, creativity, critical thinking, the ability to collaborate effectively with others, and independent thought processes.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Additional Clinical or research experience in TB and/or HIV will be advantageous.
DEADLINE: May 15 2017
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