May 20, 2007

PhD grantee (2 year BOF project) for statistical analysis

JOB VACANCY
Job vacancy for a PhD grantee (2 year BOF project) for statistical analysis and epidemiological research in the area of sexual and reproductive health at the International Centre for Reproductive Health (ICRH), Ghent University. (Start: 1 September 2007)

The International Centre for Reproductive Health was established in 1994 within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of the Ghent University. The key philosophy of ICRH is the recognition of reproductive health as a basic human right. As a university group, ICRH focuses on research, training and interventions within the broad area of reproductive health.

Job description
You are responsible for the statistical analysis of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies from projects in Kenya in the area of sexual behaviour, prevalence and incidence of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. You provide support in the statistical data analysis for other ICRH projects. You contribute to the development and analysis of epidemiological models for estimation of the impact of HIV prevention interventions. Field visits may be necessary. You are responsible for the reporting of the results of the statistical analyses, and you contribute to the publication of papers in international peer-reviewed journals.

Profile
Master in Medicine, Master in Biomedical Sciences or Master in Sciences.
Additional training in statistical data analysis and epidemiology is required.
Knowledge of SPSS and SAS is required.

Knowledge of S+/R and MatLab will be an asset.

Additional training in public health, HIV/AIDS or reproductive health, field work experience in developing countries will be an added advantage.

Good knowledge of English, knowledge of other languages will be an added advantage.
Communicational and organizational skills.

Able to work both independently as well as in team.

Contact address
Candidates are requisted to send their CVs and motivational letters to Prof Marleen Temmerman before 8 June 2007:
ICRH, P3, UZ Gent, De Pintelaan 185, 9000 Gent.
Tel.: +32 (0)9 240 35 64
E-mail: icrh@ugent.be

Setia Pramana
Master of Science in Biostatistics
Hasselt Universiteit
Belgium
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