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LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE AND TROPICAL MEDICINE
VACANCY FOR SOCIAL SCIENTIST
Mwanza HIV/STD Research Programme
We have an exciting and challenging vacancy for a social scientist to join the scientific team of a research programme on the epidemiology and control of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in Mwanza, Tanzania. The successful applicant will primarily work on a randomised controlled trial to evaluate new vaginal microbicides that women can use to protect themselves from HIV infection. This research is carried out in collaboration with the African Medical and Research Foundation and the National Institute for Medical Research, Tanzania. The collaborative research programme in Mwanza is recognised as one of the leading international centres for HIV prevention research. The post holder will be employed as academic staff of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and will be based full-time in Mwanza.
Ideal applicants will have a postgraduate qualification in social science or a related discipline, practical experience of social science research, experience of having managed a research project, familiarity with relevant social science software, an interest in health in developing countries, and excellent communication, organisational and language skills. The appointment will be for one year in the first instance although further extension is possible subject to confirmation of funding. The appointment will be made on the lecturer or research fellow scales with a starting salary between £21,010 and £31,715 depending on qualifications and experience, plus appropriate overseas allowances.
Informal enquiries can be addressed to Dr David Ross ([log in to unmask]), Professor Richard Hayes ([log in to unmask]) or Dr Caroline Allen ([log in to unmask]). For further information and details of how to apply, contact the Personnel Office at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London WC1E 7HT (tel 020 7927 2203; email [log in to unmask]). The closing date for applications is 20th August 2004. Please quote reference SS1.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
Caroline Allen, PhD
UK DFID Knowledge Programme on HIV/ STI in Developing Countries
Medical Research Council Social and Public Health Sciences Unit
University of Glasgow
4 Lilybank Gardens
Glasgow G12 8RZ
United Kingdom.
Tel: (+44) (0)141 357 7565/ 2185
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Website: www.msoc-mrc.gla.ac.uk
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