Employer: Wageningen UR (University & Research centre)
Website: www.werkenbij.wur.nl/uk
Type: PhD Studentship
Posted: November 16, 2011
Expires: December 01, 2011
Requisition number: Wageningen-PSG-ENTO-0024
Science jobs from Wageningen UR (University & Research centre)
Job description
We are looking for
We are looking for a PhD Malaria Epidemiology and Entomology
The Laboratory of Entomology in collaboration with the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Kenya, will conduct a study to eliminate malaria from Rusinga Island in Lake Victoria, Kenya.
The goal of the project is to provide proof of principle for the efficacy of mass distribution of odour-baited traps and other innovative vector control tools in the elimination of malaria from the island.
Traps will be operated by electric power generated by solar energy. It is the specific purpose to introduce the intervention tool with participation of the local community.
This multi-disciplinary study will be a collaboration between entomologists, medical doctors, parasitologists, epidemiologists, sociologists and economists.
The PhD student will study the epidemiology of malaria among the communities living on Rusinga Island, Lake Victoria and assess the impact of the intervention tools on malaria in its broadest sense.
In particular the project aims to assess changes in parasite transmission in communities and how this affects disease incidence in time and space.
We ask
We ask someone who is interested in an interdisciplinary approach.
The successful candidate will have a MSc degree in epidemiology of infectious diseases and/or biology (specialization: epidemiology). Previous experience in the field of vector control and/or disease control is an advantage. Knowledge of geographic information systems and its integration in epidemiological tools is considered essential. The candidate will be proficient in the English language and be prepared to travel to and work at the project field station in western Kenya. We expect a candidate who can work in a multidisciplinary team in a collaborative spirit. Within the Laboratory of Entomology PhD students are encouraged to supervise MSc thesis students when such opportunities arise.
We offer
We offer a full-time position (38 hours), initially for 1 year after which a go/no go decision will be taken on extension with another three years. Gross salary per month € 2042,= in the first year rising to € 2612,= per month in the fourth year, for a fulltime appointment.
Hay-profile: Promovendus.
The candidate will be based at the Laboratory of Entomology in Wageningen.
Occasional visits to the field site in Kenya are essential.
Information on the research: Prof. dr. Willem Takken, , +31(0)317 484652; willem.takken@wur.nl
Information on the selection procedure: Mrs. Dorien Wissink (dorien.wissink@wur.nl).
You can apply for this job before 1 December 2011 at www.wur.nl/UK/work
Website: www.werkenbij.wur.nl/uk
Type: PhD Studentship
Posted: November 16, 2011
Expires: December 01, 2011
Requisition number: Wageningen-PSG-ENTO-0024
Science jobs from Wageningen UR (University & Research centre)
Job description
We are looking for
We are looking for a PhD Malaria Epidemiology and Entomology
The Laboratory of Entomology in collaboration with the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Kenya, will conduct a study to eliminate malaria from Rusinga Island in Lake Victoria, Kenya.
The goal of the project is to provide proof of principle for the efficacy of mass distribution of odour-baited traps and other innovative vector control tools in the elimination of malaria from the island.
Traps will be operated by electric power generated by solar energy. It is the specific purpose to introduce the intervention tool with participation of the local community.
This multi-disciplinary study will be a collaboration between entomologists, medical doctors, parasitologists, epidemiologists, sociologists and economists.
The PhD student will study the epidemiology of malaria among the communities living on Rusinga Island, Lake Victoria and assess the impact of the intervention tools on malaria in its broadest sense.
In particular the project aims to assess changes in parasite transmission in communities and how this affects disease incidence in time and space.
We ask
We ask someone who is interested in an interdisciplinary approach.
The successful candidate will have a MSc degree in epidemiology of infectious diseases and/or biology (specialization: epidemiology). Previous experience in the field of vector control and/or disease control is an advantage. Knowledge of geographic information systems and its integration in epidemiological tools is considered essential. The candidate will be proficient in the English language and be prepared to travel to and work at the project field station in western Kenya. We expect a candidate who can work in a multidisciplinary team in a collaborative spirit. Within the Laboratory of Entomology PhD students are encouraged to supervise MSc thesis students when such opportunities arise.
We offer
We offer a full-time position (38 hours), initially for 1 year after which a go/no go decision will be taken on extension with another three years. Gross salary per month € 2042,= in the first year rising to € 2612,= per month in the fourth year, for a fulltime appointment.
Hay-profile: Promovendus.
The candidate will be based at the Laboratory of Entomology in Wageningen.
Occasional visits to the field site in Kenya are essential.
Information on the research: Prof. dr. Willem Takken, , +31(0)317 484652; willem.takken@wur.nl
Information on the selection procedure: Mrs. Dorien Wissink (dorien.wissink@wur.nl).
You can apply for this job before 1 December 2011 at www.wur.nl/UK/work
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