Research Assistant (Kenya)

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.

TRACE (Tackling the Risks of Aflatoxins and Climate Effects on Child Health in Africa) is a multidisciplinary research project based in the Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology and International Health (IDEIH). The project funded by the Wellcome Trust investigates how climate change influences aflatoxin contamination and the impact on child health in sub-Saharan Africa, integrating epidemiology, climate science, immunology to inform policies and interventions. We are seeking a Research Assistant to coordinate and implement research activities across collaborating institutions and study sites. The post-holder will play a key role supporting protocols, ensuring regulatory and ethical compliance, engaging with clinical, policy, and community stakeholders. 

Applicants must have a relevant first degree in the field of medicine, nursing or related field alongside relevant clinical training. Relevant analytical skills in epidemiological research, including experience managing or analysing research data is also essential. Further particulars are included in the job description.

The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE and fixed-term until 30 April 2027, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

The post is funded by the Wellcome Trust and is available immediately.

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 5 in the range £39,984 - £45,728 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service.  Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in Nairobi, Kenya with travel to The Gambia.

Applications should be made on-line via our jobs website.

Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date.

Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.

Please quote reference EPH-EPIH-2026-04.

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable. 

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Further Details: Job Description

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