PhD Scholarship: SPRINGS Project: The Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development (AIGHD) is offering a fully funded 4-year PhD position focused on modeling the impact of climate change on future diarrheal disease burden. The candidate will develop a mechanistic microsimulation model to assess interventions for preventing climate-sensitive increases in diarrheal disease.
Summary Table
| Designation | PhD Candidate (M/F/X) |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Computational modeling of climate impact on diarrheal disease |
| Location | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Eligibility/Qualification | MSc in computational science, behavioral economics, statistical physics, epidemiology |
| Job Description | Develop and analyze mechanistic models, data collection, collaborative research, academic publishing, mentoring, and defending PhD thesis |
| How to Apply | Send motivation letter and resume to Cindy Sardjoe at hrsupport@aighd.org |
| Last Date for Apply | Friday, 26 July 2024 |
Designation
PhD Candidate (M/F/X)
Research Area
Modeling the impact of climate change on future diarrheal disease burden.
Location
Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development (AIGHD), Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification
- MSc in computational science, behavioral economics, statistical physics, epidemiology, or similar fields
- Strong computational background
- Experience in mechanistic models (e.g., agent-based models)
- Proficiency in programming with R/Python
- Flexibility and openness to interdisciplinary cooperation
- Professional command of English
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Job Description
- Conduct a scoping review of pathogen-specific diarrheal disease dynamics
- Develop a mechanistic model to forecast disease burden under climate change scenarios
- Collaborate with researchers at UVA and LSHTM
- Contribute to data collection and academic publications
- Participate in SPRINGS PhD network and consortium meetings
- Present research findings at conferences
- Mentor and supervise Bachelor and Master theses
- Write and defend a PhD thesis
How to Apply
Send a motivation letter and resume to Cindy Sardjoe at hrsupport@aighd.org. Only applications including a motivation letter will be processed.
Last Date for Apply
Friday, 26 July 2024
For further information, contact:
- Debraj Roy, Assistant Professor: D.Roy@uva.nl
- Vanessa Harris, MD PhD, Assistant Professor: v.c.harris@amsterdamumc.nl
- Phone: +31 20 566 9111 (secretariat infectious diseases) or +31 20 210 3960 (AIGHD)
For more details on AIGHD and its projects, visit AIGHD.
