Postdoctoral Fellow – Pathogen Genomics (One Health Focus)

The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Pathogen Genomics under the Global Health Security department, Professor Ssewankambo Global Health Security Training Program in Africa. The role focuses on strengthening global health security through pathogen genomics and One Health approaches, integrating genomics applications with business development, scientific documentation, programme implementation, research and multidisciplinary collaboration. Key responsibilities include contributing to funding proposals and grant applications; preparing manuscripts, technical reports, policy briefs and protocols; supporting presentation of research findings; implementing Global Health Security initiatives including data analysis, modelling, stakeholder engagement and capacity building; conducting independent and collaborative studies on epidemic-prone pathogens and genomic data; and working with clinicians, epidemiologists and policymakers to translate computational insights into actionable public-health strategies. Job code: PDF-X003. Number of positions: 1. Classification: Scholar. Reports to: Deputy Head of Department. The listing header states 6 months, while the detailed advert states one year, renewable.