Post Doctoral Researcher I (Heat Study) at the Medical Research Council Unit the Gambia (MRCG)

Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia - The MRC Unit The Gambia at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of two research units established in sub- Saharan Africa by the Medical Research Council UK and is the MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM’s single largest investment in medical research in a low and middle income country. MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM represents a unique concentration of scientific expertise and high quality research platforms in the West African region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Post Doctoral Researcher I (Heat Study)

Location: Fajara, Gambia
Grade: 2, 35 Points

Job Information

• The MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM is embarking on a study looking at vulnerable groups that have been identified as high risk of the health effects of heat and extreme heat, and these include pregnant women, children, the elderly, those that perform manual labor, and those with chronic health conditions - The Heat Studies. These ongoing studies will explore in detail the health effects of acute and chronic heat exposure on vulnerable groups.
• The MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM is seeking to recruit a Post Doctoral Researcher who will carry a component of support to research activities of the project but will also take scientific and leadership initiatives to advance his/her research career.
• The post-holder will conduct, manage, and oversee research activities to support projects and studies towards meeting the study objectives while at the same time building a researcher development path. The post-holder will be evaluated to transition into Post-doctoral Researcher-2 after 3 years.

Essential Criteria

• PhD in Epidemiology, Population Health, Public Health, Environmental Health, Climate Change and Health, or related fields.
• Excellent knowledge of English, written and spoken.
• Strong quantitative skills (managing, analyzing, and interpreting data), with extensive expertise in medical statistics, modeling, and programming techniques in R.
• Ability to work on concurrent projects, prioritize, and balance multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team with people from diverse cultures.
• Ability to manage field workers, research teams, and partnerships.
• Excellent interpersonal and strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong work ethic.

Desirable

• Experience with work on the climate change and health intersection, including linking heat impact on health.
• Experience with geospatial analysis, GIS, and data science.
• Experience with advanced statistical methods used in environmental epidemiology.
• Disposition to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Information
Salary / Benefits:

• The salary will be paid in Grade 2, 35 Points of MRCG at LSHTM's payscale at a gross monthly salary of 87,707.26 Dalasi. This converts to $1,322 approximately per month using the prevailing Dalasi/USD exchange rate.
• Please note that the salary will be paid in Dalasi and that the USD figure quoted is only given as a guide.
• For displaced staff, the package will include rent-free furnished accommodation, flights, displacement allowance for spouse and children, contribution to school fees, and shipment of personal effects.

Conditions:

• The appointment will be for 2 years initially and will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months.

Application Closing Date
30th November 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note: MRCG at LSHTM is an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates a strict no-smoking policy. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.