1087-Uganda-From HIV to NCDs: Innovative Research with the Rakai Health Sciences Program in Uganda

The Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) is a large and well-established program historically focused on population-based, HIV-related research in Uganda (www.rhsp.org). We have a large project to which students may contribute on the HIV, non-communicable diseases, environmental exposures, and urbanization syndemic. We are looking for someone with writing, organizational, and quantitative technical skills to move any one of several analyses forward.  Authorship opportunities are the norm for this placement. The person will need to be flexible, have strong interpersonal skills to work in a complex environment, and have the proper motivation and leadership to problem-solve in a mostly rural African setting. Excellent support will be available in the form of an experienced research team at the Rakai Health Sciences Program and support from myself and local mentors. We have outstanding infrastructure for students, including transport, housing, and meals. Students are a regular and valued part of the RHSP ecosystem. This placement would be a good fit for someone who is interested in engaging fully in a research project and taking it through to publication.

Field visits, team meetings, data collection and cleaning, analyses, writing

collegial, welcoming, and fulfilling.

hard working, enthusiastic, and curious.

Some analytical skills preferred.

Name: Larry Chang, lchang8@jh.edu 

I would describe my communication and mentorship styles as... 

active listener, encouraging, and consistent.

A complementary student would have a working style and mentorship expectations that are..

hard working, enthusiastic, and curious.

Estimated costs:

$250/month total for miscellaneous costs; most other costs will be covered

Additional support from PI:

Flight, Housing, Food, Local Transport