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African Population and Health Research Center

Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Peace, Health, Migration, and Stability in West Africa African Population and Health Research Center in Nigeria

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Data Science

Funding

Funded 36-month Carnegie-funded postdoctoral position.

Deadline

Nov 4, 2026

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Nigeria

University

African Population and Health Research Center

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Keywords

Data Science
Sociology
Gender Studies
Demography
Political Science
Geography
Spatial Analysis
Conflict Studies
Mixed Methods Research
Youth Studies
Development Studies
Salud Pública
Population Studies
Statistics

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About this position

Funded Postdoctoral Research Scientist opportunity at the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), West Africa Regional Office, Dakar, Senegal.

The postdoc will join a 36-month Carnegie-funded project on non-state actors, peace, health, and stability along the Sahel-Sahara Corridor in West Africa. The role is designed for a researcher interested in cross-cutting analysis of gender, youth, migration, displacement, vulnerability, and access to health and social services.

Core work includes quantitative analysis, geospatial analysis, qualitative research, community case studies in Dakar and Niamey, mentoring early-career researchers, and contributing to manuscripts, technical reports, and policy briefs.

Eligibility highlights: a PhD awarded within the past two years in demography, population studies, public health, sociology, geography, development studies, political science, peace and conflict studies, statistics, data science, or a related field; proficiency in Stata or R; and excellent French and English. Prior postdoctoral experience is not required.

To apply, prepare a cover letter addressed to the Director of APHRC WARO, a detailed CV with three referees, and a 1–2 page research statement. Deadline: 2026-11-04.

Funding details

Funded 36-month Carnegie-funded postdoctoral position.

What's required

Applicants should have a PhD awarded within the past two years in demography, population studies, public health, sociology, geography, development studies, political science, peace and conflict studies, statistics, data science, or a related field. Proficiency in Stata or R is required, along with excellent French and English. No prior postdoctoral experience is required.

How to apply

Submit a cover letter addressed to the Director of APHRC WARO, a detailed CV with three referees, and a 1–2 page research statement.

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