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PhD Fellowship – KEMRI, Kenya and Oslo, Norway
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct ethnographic, qualitative, and/or policy research aligned with project objectives.
- Participate in project meetings, seminars, and workshops at KEMRI and UiO.
- Present research findings at national, regional, and international academic and policy forums.
- Contribute to project reports, dissemination outputs (policy briefs, blog posts, podcasts), and public engagement activities.
- Work closely with the respective PIs and interdisciplinary research team.
- For PhD candidate: complete coursework and submit a doctoral thesis within three years.
- For Postdoctoral Fellow: publish 2-3 peer-reviewed scientific articles within three years.
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Master’s degree (equivalent to a Norwegian Master’s degree, minimum grade B or equivalent) in Social Sciences or Humanities (Medical/Social Anthropology, Development Studies, or related disciplines). | Mandatory |
| 2 | Eligibility for admission to the PhD Programme at the University of Oslo. | Mandatory |
| 3 | Documented experience with qualitative research methodologies. | Mandatory |
| 4 | Excellent written and oral proficiency in English and Kiswahili. | Mandatory |
| 5 | Proven independent research experience in East Africa. | Mandatory |
| 6 | Demonstrated ability to complete writing projects within deadlines. | Mandatory |
| 7 | Strong motivation and suitability for doctoral research. | Mandatory |
| 8 | Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and preferably NVivo or other qualitative data analysis software. | Mandatory |
| 9 | Demonstrated interest in global health governance and international development policy. | Mandatory |
| 10 | Evidence of peer-reviewed publication(s) will be an added advantage. | Added Advantage |
| 11 | Commitment to contribute to the academic and research standards of the host institutions | Added Advantage |
| 12 | Applications Should Include | |
| 13 | i.Cover letter (max. 1 page) outlining motivation, research interests, and relevant experience. | Mandatory |
| 14 | ii.Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages), including education, positions, and publications. CVs that exceed 2 pages will not be considered. | Mandatory |
| 15 | iii.Project description (max. 5 pages) including research objectives, conceptual and methodological approach, ethical considerations, expected outputs, timeline and references. The project proposal should clearly specify how the project contributes to PANFUND’s overall goal. Any use of AI chatbots must be declared. | Mandatory |
| 16 | iv.Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts. | Mandatory |
| 17 | v.Writing sample (e.g.,Excerpt of Master’s or PhD thesis, academic publication, or other academic work). | Mandatory |
| 18 | vi.Documentation of English and Kiswahili proficiency. | Mandatory |
| 19 | vii.Contact details of two academic referees familiar with the applicant’s work. | Mandatory |
