PhD in Molecular Studies of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in West Africa London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in

The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, in partnership with the Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia, is offering a fully-funded, project-based PhD opportunity for African-based researchers. This program is part of the CREATE Matched PhD initiative and focuses on molecular studies of multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensive drug-resistant (XDR) tuberculosis (TB) in West Africa. The research will involve advanced techniques in bacterial genomics, bioinformatics, and BSL-3 laboratory work, aiming to address critical public health challenges related to TB in the region.

Applicants should have completed an MSc within the last three years and possess experience in bacterial genomics, bioinformatics, or BSL-3 laboratory environments. Strong English language skills are required, and proficiency in French is considered an asset. The program encourages female applicants and is dedicated to supporting the next generation of African health researchers.

The funding package includes a stipend, research costs, PhD registration, and training expenses, ensuring that successful candidates can focus fully on their research. The host institution, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, is renowned for its leadership in global health research, and the Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia is a leading center for health research in West Africa.

To apply, candidates should request an application form by emailing [email protected] and submit their completed application to [email protected], copying [email protected]. The application deadline is 2nd January 2026 at 16:00 GMT. This is an exceptional opportunity for African-based researchers passionate about tackling tuberculosis and advancing their careers in public health and molecular biology.