1 PhD student position available at Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (Maputo, Mozambique) – ESC2

14 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universidade Eduardo Mondlane

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Mozambique

Application Deadline

31 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Offer Starting Date

1 Nov 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE

Reference Number

SUPPORT ESC2

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

PhD student position available to develop his/her thesis within the  SUPPORT project  (funded by EDCTP3):  action ‘Supporting the next generation of African researchers on preventing HIV pediatric mortality through a training network’, a highly multidisciplinary, international and competitive training program in pediatrics research.

RESEARCH PROJECT: IMPACT OF IMPROVED FOLLOW-UP AND HIV POINT OF CARE VIRAL LOAD IN POST-DISCHARGE MORTALITY

Children living with HIV (CLHIV) who have recently been discharged from the hospital face a very high risk of post-discharge mortality (PDM). The rapid disease progression and heightened mortality risk observed in CLHIV during the post-discharge period necessitate differentiated follow-up strategies for clinical decision-making. By closely monitoring viral load (VL) levels, clinicians can identify children who require intensive management, specialized care, or additional adherence support, thereby reducing the risk of mortality. This research project aims to evaluate the impact of an improved follow-up model on PDM. It will involve closer follow-up and enhanced adherence interventions based on VL results.

Requirements

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Hold a master degree in a relevant field (preferably in medicine)
• Proficiency in English and Portuguese (oral and written) is mandatory (an interview in English will be conducted during the recruitment process)
• Willingness to work for at least two years in a Sub-Saharan country after the PhD completion

Specific Requirements
Be a citizen or resident of a Sub-Saharan country

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

PORTUGUESE

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

• A 36-month full-time contract with Universidade Eduardo Mondlane to undertake a PhD
• A competitive gross salary according to the Marie Sklodowska-Curie training network tables taking into account family status and mobility (gross salary including employer’s social contribution and without family allowance: 2,437.80€/Month)
• The integration in a network composed of 14 European and African institutions specialized in pediatrics
• A two-month secondment at Fundación para la investigación del Hospital 12 de octubre (Madrid, Spain)
• An extensive multidisciplinary training in research and transferable skills
• Access to advanced medical & research infrastructures

Selection process

Send your CV, a cover letter detailing your motivation to pursue a research career in pediatric infectious diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa, a recommendation letter and an additional contact for recommendation, to [email protected] before May 31st 2024. Please quote the reference ESC 2 in the object of the email. Please also apply for the PhD position at the following link:  https:// med.uem.mz/web/noticias/661a608dd8548aa2eea93c93

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universidade Eduardo Mondlane

Country

Mozambique

City

Maputo

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Maputo

Website

https://med.uem.mz/web/noticias/661a608dd8548aa2eea93c93

STATUS: EXPIRED