University of the Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) 2020 Post-Doctoral Fellowship

We are seeking to appoint a Post-Doctoral Scientist to contribute to a new project on Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte development in the bone marrow of living malaria-infected individuals and the impact of malaria parasite accumulation on bone marrow function. This exciting project include laboratory and field studies and are based primarily in UHAS, Ho, Ghana, but with the opportunity for experimental work in collaborator’s laboratories at the Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy (Dr. Pietro Alano), and the Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden, Umea, Sweden (Prof. Oliver Billker).

• Table of Content
• About University of the Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS)
• UHAS Post-Doctoral Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of UHAS Post-Doctoral Fellowship
• UHAS Post-Doctoral Fellowship Courses
• Requirements for UHAS Post-Doctoral Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of the Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS)

The University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho (UHAS) was established by an Act of Parliament (Act 828 in December, 2011) and envisioned to become a pre-eminent research and practically oriented health educational institution dedicated to community service. The main campus including the central administration is in Ho. A second campus is located in Hohoe. The University started operations in September, 2012 with 154 students. Students’ population currently stands at 3,752 (3,727 undergraduates and 25 postgraduates) while the staff strength is 611. Staff to student ratio in UHAS is 17:1,... continue reading

UHAS Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of UHAS Post-Doctoral Fellowship

The successful Post-doctoral fellow will be supported with funding from the Royal Society, UK/African Academy of Sciences for 2 years in the first instance with a possibility of an extension based on performance.

Funds will cover:

• A competitive salary
• Research supplies and reagents
• Conference grant
• Other research related cost such as visit to collaborator’s laboratory

UHAS Post-Doctoral Fellowship Courses

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Requirements for UHAS Post-Doctoral Fellowship Qualification

• Have a PhD in molecular parasitology, molecular and cell biology, immunology or related research experience in these fields and a record of high-quality publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Be a highly motivated individual interested in pursuing novel malaria research.
• Intend on pursuing a long-term career in malaria research.
• Be a person of integrity, have an eye for detail and possess a valid driving licence
• Have prior post-doctoral experience in immunology, molecular and cell biology, molecular parasitology and/or
• overseas field research.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Application forms are available here and interested applicants should send their completed application documents to [email protected]. UHAS believes in diversity and inclusion for bottom line performance and encourages applications from female researchers. Applicants with MD degree or exceptional candidates coming directly from PhD studies may be considered. For informal inquiries please contact Dr. Bismarck Dinko at [email protected] or the Dean of the School of Basic and Biomedical Sciences, UHAS, Prof. Richard Asmah at [email protected]. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.