Wellcome Trust Research Programme Post Doctoral Researcher in Statistics

KEMRI - Wellcome Trust Research Programme
Post Doctoral Researcher in StatisticsKEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme is well known internationally for its medical research.Post-Doctoral opportunities are important in the career development of independent researchers, and we are particularly keen to develop strong capacity in statistical research.We would like to appoint a post-doctoral researcher to join a team of a Principal Investigator, 2 PhD students (working on statistical analysis and on molecular biology) and a research assistant to work on a project characterizing the spatial heterogeneity of malaria transmission to inform malaria control strategy, using epidemiological analyses and molecular data.We will offer a 3 year contract, hoping to renew after 3 years depending on further funding.We are looking for a candidate who has a PhD in statistics or mathematical modelling, a proven publication record, and who is ready to train and supervise PhD students.The closing date for receipt of applications is 1st October 2014.Please apply through the website. Queries regarding the post can be addressed to pbejon@kemri-wellcome.org