As a PhD student in mathematical modeling and epidemiology, you will contribute to an international, interdisciplinary project investigating how climate and environmental changes affect vector-borne diseases (VBD) in Africa. Using your strong quantitative skills, particularly in mathematical biology, and your background in, or demonstrable enthusiasm for epidemiology and disease ecology, you will model the distribution and spread of vectors and pathogens under global change, and/or the effectiveness of innovative surveillance and control strategies.

Key-words

Epidemiology, Vector-borne diseases, modelling, climate change, innovations, impact

You have a Master’s degree/MSc in physics, mathematics, applied mathematics, epidemiology, ecology or related fields

You have skills and abilities in:

Advanced technical skills or willingness to learn in the mathematical modeling of diseases, ecological processes and climate change
Proficiency in statistical analysis, modelling tools and coding (e.g. R, Python, JavaScript)
Strong written and oral communication skills in English and French is key; proficiency in other languages is considered an asset.
Ability to work and foster collaboration in culturally diverse, multidisciplinary environments.
You have personal qualities:

High level of autonomy, sense of organization, and initiative, combined with a spirit of collaboration.
Motivation, adaptability
Willingness to work and even leave in Sub-Saharan-Africa, Kenya
Job constraints

Fieldwork in remote tropical or subtropical regions.
Job description and details: Phd student advert IMPACTING modeling

Application deadline: 15/07/2025