How to Apply for 6 No Experience Intern Volunteer Jobs at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Job Title: Intern Volunteers (6 No Experience Jobs)

Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Bioinformatics Scientist

About Us:

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) operates independently within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University, with a mission to strengthen health systems in Africa, emphasizing infectious diseases, through research and capacity development. With operations across Uganda and several African countries, IDI manages multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health, and training, boasting a staff of over 1,000 professionals.

About the SHEDS Program:

The SHEDS program addresses the burgeoning challenge of handling vast amounts of data generated by technologies like mobile phones, high-throughput genomic sequencing, and electronic health records. Data Science (DS), including Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI), offers a pathway to harnessing and enhancing this data for meaningful insights. However, the technical nature of DS risks exacerbating gender disparities in STEM fields, particularly in Uganda. This program aims to skill Ugandan women in data science and bioinformatics, identifying and overcoming barriers to their participation in STEM, and facilitating the translation of their skills into biomedical and public health practice.

Benefits of the Program:

• Engage in projects addressing real-life challenges such as Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Cancer, and Genetic diseases.
• Receive world-class mentorship in health data science from leading experts in the field.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean and organize data for analysis.
• Perform statistical tests and generate visualizations.
• Develop or implement algorithms for data analysis, machine learning, or bioinformatics.
• Conduct literature reviews to support ongoing projects.
• Prepare presentations and reports.
• Attend internship meetings.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or health-related field.
• Enrollment in or completion of a master’s degree in bioinformatics, data science, computer science, mathematics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in health data science, mathematical modeling, or bioinformatics.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Bash, and R.

Eligibility: Female

How to Apply:

1. Click Here to access the application portal.
2. Submit the following documents as a single PDF file:
   • Certified copies of relevant academic documents or official transcripts.
   • Two reference letters from academic referees.
   • Statement of motivation (max 1500 words), specifying the internship applied for, expected skills and experiences, and contributions to ACE’s mission.
   • Research project idea (one page).
   • Updated CV (max 4 pages).

NB:

• This is a full-time internship.
• Only successful candidates will be notified.
• Qualified males are encouraged to apply.
• Deadline for applications: 29th May 2024.