MSC AND PHD SCHOLARSHIPS

Building the next generation of epidemiological modellers: Scholarships available for masters, doctoral and postdoctoral positions

Building the next generation of epidemiological modellers: Scholarships available for masters, doctoral and postdoctoral positions. Are you passionate about using data and modelling to address critical public health challenges?

Stellenbosch University (SU) is firmly committed to the pursuit of knowledge, research, and innovation, in service of society. We provide a world-class centre for learning and development, globally relevant yet rooted in the upliftment and transformation of our local communities. Join the SACEMA, at CERI in advancing health through innovative epidemiological modelling.

SACEMA is recruiting for 2025! Scholarships available

SACEMA supports postgraduate studies at the masters, doctoral and postdoctoral levels within the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, at Stellenbosch University. We seek motivated individuals with backgrounds in Mathematics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Global Health, Data Science, Computer Science, or other related quantitative fields. Our programs offer a hands-on, collaborative approach, and our students work on impactful projects that address real-world challenges.

New

projects for 2025

Our diverse range of projects allows students to engage in various aspects of epidemiological modelling. Here are some of the exciting topics we’re focusing on in 2025:

• HIV epidemic dynamics: Studying inter provincial differences in the HIV epidemic in South

Africa.

• Hepatitis b prevention: Evaluating prevention strategies to reduce the burden of hepatitis B in South Africa.

• Wastewater surveillance: Optimizing surveillance for polio, measles, influenza, and hepatitis E.

• HPV and cancer prevention: Developing models to prevent HPV infection and associated cancers in South Africa.

• Population immunity estimation: Assessing immunity levels against polio and measles in South Africa and other African countries.

• Health system optimization: Improving health systems in West, East, and Southern Africa for managing HIV and co-morbidities.

• Childhood cancer epidemiology: Analyzing the epidemiology of childhood cancer in South Africa.

• Why Join SACEMA?

We offer an exciting and dynamic environment where researchers from various disciplines collaborate to solve pressing health issues. Our mission is to build capacity for epidemiological modelling and public health research in Africa, equipping the next generation of scientists with the skills they need to drive impact in their communities and beyond.

At SACEMA, students benefit from:

• Mentorship from experienced researchers and leading experts.

International collaboration opportunities to broaden research perspectives.

• Contributions to high-impact publications.

• Professional development through workshops, training programs, and seminars.

• Access to travel support for external workshops and conferences.

• How to apply

If you have a strong quantitative background and are interested in joining our mission to improve health outcomes through modelling, apply now!

Information at: https://www.sacema.org/opportunities/ postgraduate-bursaries/

Application Deadline: 31 October 2024.

Minimum requirements:

Proficiency in English, both oral and written.

• Some experience in coding in R, C++, or any other similar language.

In addition,

Masters Degree: requires an Honours or Structured Masters Degree in a relevant field.

• PhD Degree: requires a Research masters degree in a relevant field.

Postdoctoral Fellows: requires a PhD in a relevant field obtained within the last 5 years, along with a track record of publications (with several high-quality publications as a first author).

Visit our website to learn more: https://www.sacema.org/ opportunities/postgraduate-bursaries/

For further enquiries, contact SACEMA’s Training Coordinator, Faikah Bruce, at faikah@sun.ac.za.