As a Centre of Excellence for biomedical research, WACCBIP supports a wide range of research activities. In collaboration with its international partners, the Centre provides a rigorous PhD training programme, offers a well-resourced research environment to promote the research careers of newly graduated PhDs, and supports the establishment of independent researchers in their chosen fields.
The Centre provides the opportunity for aspiring African scientists to work in an environment that supports high-calibre research, promotes the development of scientific leadership and enables networking with other scientists throughout Africa and beyond.
WACCBIP is inviting applications from highly motivated individuals for two (2) PhD fellowships. Successful fellows will be enrolled at the University of Ghana in the four-year PhD programme in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases.
To apply for this fellowship, you must:
The successful PhD fellow will be expected to:
The PhD fellowship will cover:
Project 1. Plasma cell longevity markers as predictors of long-term protection post vaccination and infection
Background and techniques required: The candidate must have a strong background in immunology and molecular biology and must have experience in the following techniques:
Principal Investigator: Dr. Abdouramane Camara
Project 2. Structural characterization of key maturation intermediates for structure-guided discovery of HIV inhibitors using X-Ray crystallography and single particle cryo-EM
Background and techniques required: The candidate must have a strong background in physical/biological/biomedical sciences, and must have experience in the following techniques:
Principal Investigator Dr. Jerry Joe Harrison
WACCBIP is inviting applications for two (2) Postdoctoral Fellowships. The successful fellows will be based at the University of Ghana and one of our partner institutions, including:
To apply for this fellowship, you must:
The successful postdoctoral fellow will be expected to perform the following responsibilities:
The postdoctoral fellowship will cover:
Priority Diseases |
A. Congenital and non-communicable diseases including: • Sickle Cell Disease • Hearing Impairment • Cancer B. Infectious diseases including: • Protozoan pathogens – Malaria and Trypanosomiasis • Viruses – SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, Marburg Virus, Ebola Virus Disease, Rotaviral Infections, Influenza and Dengue fever • Helminths – Schistosomiasis and Filariasis • Mycobacteria – Tuberculosis and Buruli ulcer • Other Bacterial Pathogens – Gastro-intestinal and blood infections • Fungal pathogens – Cryptococcosis and Candidiasis |
Research themes |
• Human genetics • Disease pathogenesis and immunogenetics • Pathogen genomics/Bioinformatics • Host-pathogen interactions • Diagnostics • Molecular epidemiology • Pandemic preparedness • Antimicrobial Resistance • Drug and vaccine discovery for development |
General Information
All fellowships provide the opportunity of a three-month research visit to some collaborating institutions, including:
Please download the fellowship application forms using these links:
Interested applicants must download the specific application form of interest and send their complete application documents as a single PDF file saved with the applicant’s full name to waccbipap...@ug.edu.gh. The email subject line should indicate which of the fellowships is being applied for: PhD fellowship or Postdoctoral fellowship
Closing Date: August 15th 2024 at 23:59 GMT (Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered)
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