The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), one of the world’s leading public health universities, is seeking a Research Fellow to join the Hararghe Health Research Partnership at Haramaya University, Ethiopia. This part-time, fixed-term role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research on perinatal mortality and its risk factors in eastern Hararghe, working closely with a multidisciplinary team of researchers and health professionals. The position is ideal for candidates with strong quantitative and data analysis skills, experience with health and demographic surveillance data, and a passion for improving maternal and child health in global contexts.
Institution: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), University of London
Location: Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
Department: Population Health
Salary: £45,728 – £51,872 per annum pro rata (Grade 6, inclusive of London Weighting)
Employment type: Part-time (17.5 hours/week, 0.5 FTE), fixed-term until 31 August 2026
Funding: National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA
Application deadline: Wednesday, 7 January 2026
The role involves high-quality research, analysis of health and demographic surveillance data, contributions to publications, and support for teaching and training activities as appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct data quality assessments and analysis of demographic and perinatal mortality data
- Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and research outputs
- Support doctoral student supervision and research training activities
- Assist in drafting grant proposals and managing small research grants
- Contribute to departmental and external collaborations, conferences, and workshops
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
- Postgraduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in demography, epidemiology, data science, or a related field
- Strong quantitative and data science skills; proficiency in R, Stata, or similar packages
- Experience with health and demographic surveillance data in Ethiopia or similar settings
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Desirable:
- Experience contributing to grant applications
- Teaching and student supervision experience
- Prior work experience in Ethiopia
Benefits
- 30 days of annual leave per year (pro rata) plus discretionary “Wellbeing Days”
- Pension scheme membership available
- Flexible working arrangements under LSHTM Hybrid Working Framework
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted online via the LSHTM jobs website, including:
- CV
- Supporting statement addressing all selection criteria
- Contact details of two referees
Applications will be accepted until 10pm on 7 January 2026. Late applications will not be considered. Queries regarding the application process can be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.
Note: Candidates must have the right to work in Ethiopia or be eligible for a suitable work visa.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is recruiting a part-time Research Fellow (0.5 FTE) for the Hararghe Health Research Partnership at Haramaya University, Ethiopia. The post involves analyzing perinatal mortality data, contributing to publications, and supporting research activities. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree in demography, epidemiology, or related fields, strong quantitative/data skills, and experience with health and demographic surveillance data. The role is fixed-term until 31 August 2026, with a salary of £45,728–£51,872 pro rata. Apply by 7 January 2026.
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