Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Infectious Disease and Global Health

This postdoctoral position at UCL’s Centre for Clinical Microbiology (CCM) focuses on advancing infectious disease research and epidemic preparedness in Africa. The role involves contributing to two EDCTP-funded programmes—PRESERVE and SPHERE-AFRICA—led by Professors Francine Ntoumi and Peter Nyasulu. The successful candidate will engage in research, laboratory support, training, and international collaboration, with opportunities for travel. The position emphasizes bioinformatics, high-throughput data analysis, and capacity-building in molecular diagnostics and epidemiology. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for this interdisciplinary role.

• Conduct research on infectious diseases and contribute to capacity-building initiatives in Africa through the PRESERVE and SPHERE-AFRICA programmes.
• Analyze high-throughput sequencing data and develop reproducible bioinformatics workflows using Python, R, and Linux/Unix command-line tools.
• Support laboratory and surveillance capacity-building efforts, including training and supervision of students and collaborators.
• Collaborate with international partners across Africa and Europe to enhance epidemic preparedness and public health responses.
• Present complex scientific information to diverse audiences, including policymakers, researchers, and the public.
• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), and health and safety protocols for hazardous pathogens.
• Participate in international travel to support fieldwork and collaborative research activities.