Graduate Summer Researcher: HIV Testing Guidelines

Posted: 4/30/2018 (Employment)

Global WACh is seeking a summer graduate student (~50% FTE, hourly GRSA) to support a World Health Organization (WHO) contract designed to inform HIV testing guidelines.  The GRSA will adapt an existing Markov model of repeat maternal HIV testing for low HIV prevalence settings, and also adapt the model using Excel to incorporate dual HIV and syphilis testing into antenatal care.

Strong analytical/mathematical skills and prior modeling experience required, experience with HIV programs/research is desirable.  PhD student preferred.

Results from this work will be used to develop a manuscript and 2019 WHO guidelines. If you’re interested, please describe your interests/skills and send a CV/resume to Alison Drake at adrake2@uw.edu.

 

Location: Global WACh