The project:

The Genetic Associations of INfertility (GAIN) Study is a multi-country research project aimed at identifying genetic and epigenetic markers associated with unexplained infertility in African females. Unexplained infertility is a significant and often under-researched health challenge affecting women across the continent. ObimboLab, in partnership with the KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research, is seeking a motivated and dedicated PhD candidate to join the GAIN Study.

The Position:

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career clinician or researcher with a passion for women’s health, obstetrics and gynecology, or maternal–child health research. The position is full-time and offers a fully funded PhD program, including tuition, research costs, and a small stipend to support living expenses.

Funding:

Tuition + Research fully funded

Stipend:

Small monthly stipend provided

Start Date:

Immediate / As soon as suitable candidate is selected

Duties and Responsibilities

The PhD candidate will be expected to:

• Participate in recruitment, clinical assessments, and data collection activities within the GAIN Study;
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across Africa;
• Contribute to genomic and clinical data interpretation, manuscript preparation, and scientific dissemination;
• Undertake a full-time PhD program aligned with the study’s scientific objectives;
• Engage in capacity-building, seminars, and scientific workshops coordinated through Obimbolab and KAVI-ICR.

Job Specifications:

1. Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Nursing, Internal Medicine, Public Health, Obstetrics & Gynecology, or a closely related clinical field, from a recognized university.
2. Previous research experience is an added advantage.

Terms of Appointment

This is a one-year full time contract.

• Participate in recruitment, clinical assessments, and data collection activities within the GAIN Study;
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across Africa;
• Contribute to genomic and clinical data interpretation, manuscript preparation, and scientific dissemination;
• Undertake a full-time PhD program aligned with the study’s scientific objectives;
• Engage in capacity-building, seminars, and scientific workshops coordinated through Obimbolab and KAVI-ICR.

• Genomic and clinical data interpretation
• Manuscript preparation
• Scientific dissemination
• Capacity-building
• Seminars and scientific workshops

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Internal Medicine, Public Health, Obstetrics & Gynecology, or a closely related clinical field, from a recognized university.
• Previous research experience is an added advantage.