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PhD Fellow, Epidemiology & Population Health Job AKUH

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  • Doctoral research design
  • Develop a doctoral protocol aligned with LOSHAK priorities; refine research questions and analytical framework; secure ethics and regulatory approvals

Survey & field research

  • Design, pilot, and implement survey modules or sub-studies on ageing and cognition; participate in LOSHAK field operations and QA processes

Data management & analysis

  • Curate, clean, and analyze longitudinal survey and cognitive data; apply appropriate epidemiological and statistical methods

Scholarly outputs

  • Produce thesis chapters; prepare manuscripts; present findings at academic fora

Platform & team engagement

  • Contribute to LOSHAK platform activities; engage with multidisciplinary teams; support junior researchers where appropriate

Professional development

  • Build skills in ageing research, cognitive measurement, and longitudinal methods; engage in relevant training
  • Registered in a PhD Programme in Epidemiology, Population Health, Public Health, Biostatistics, Demography, or related field
  • Completed or nearing completion of PhD coursework and ready for the research phas
  • Strong grounding in epidemiological methods and quantitative analysis (STATA, R, Python)
  • Demonstrated interest in ageing, cognitive health, or life-course epidemiology.
  • Ability to work independently and manage a multi-year research project.
  • Excellent academic writing and communication skills.

Relevant Experience

  • Prior experience in population-based survey research.
  • Familiarity with LMIC field research environments.
  • Experience with longitudinal data analysis.
  • Interest in cognitive testing, mental health, or functional ageing.

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