Vacancy title:
Postdoctoral Research Fellow

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Science & Engineering, Education, Healthcare, Social Services & Nonprofit]

Jobs at:
Makerere University School of Public Health

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 7 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 30 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

Similar Jobs in Uganda
Learn more about Makerere University School of Public Health
Makerere University School of Public Health jobs in Uganda

JOB DETAILS:

Background

Makerere University School of Public Health invites applications for two postdoctoral research fellowships under the ACT-PREP Project, a five-year, Africa-led initiative funded by the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking. The project seeks to strengthen sustainable, context-responsive research capacity for epidemic preparedness and response across sub-Saharan Africa.

Responsibilities

• Each fellowship is a full-time, 18-month appointment based at MakSPH in Kampala. Applicants must apply for one position only.
• Eligible candidates should be early-career researchers who are nationals of, or based in, sub-Saharan Africa and hold a PhD in a relevant discipline or have completed a post-Master’s Field Epidemiology Training Programme.
• Applicants should demonstrate a record of peer-reviewed publication and research dissemination.
• Experience in policy review, qualitative or mixed-methods research and stakeholder engagement is an advantage.
• Successful fellows will receive mentorship from senior researchers, collaborate with an international consortium of African and European institutions, and contribute to policy-relevant research on epidemic preparedness.
• A stipend commensurate with qualifications and experience will be provided.
• Applications should include a motivation letter of up to two pages, a two-page research concept, a detailed curriculum vitae with a publication list and contacts for at least two referees, and at least one recommendation letter.

Qualifications and Desirable Qualities

• Eligible candidates should be early-career researchers who are nationals of, or based in, sub-Saharan Africa and hold a PhD in a relevant discipline or have completed a post-Master’s Field Epidemiology Training Programme.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.

Submit applications quoting “ACT-PREP Postdoc – Position 1 or 2” in the subject line. Interviews are expected around 14 August 2026 in Kampala.

Qualified women and applicants from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

All Jobs | QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION