ILRI Research Fellow – PhD Studies - Strengthening Veterinary Public Health Jobs in Uganda

ILRI Research Fellow – PhD Studies - Strengthening Veterinary Public Health Jobs in Uganda

On behalf of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Bioversity International1 is now seeking for a qualified candidate to serve as a Research Fellow.

Both ILRI and Bioversity International are CGIAR Research Centres.

Under the supervision of the ILRI Scientist, the Research Fellow will contribute to the project Leptospirosis and brucellosis in livestock at ruminant slaughter in Uganda: serological and molecular investigations.

This project aims at improving the health of food producing animals and as a consequence the health of people who work in the processing of animal sourced food. Leptospirosis and brucellosis are endemic in Africa and potentially life-threatening diseases. Sentinel studies for the occurrence of leptospirosis and brucellosis will be implemented in animals at slaughter (serological, microbiological and molecular techniques). Data will be incorporated into training activities to educate workers regarding disease risks and ways to reduce transmission.

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