Kristiania University College offers study programs in management, organization, marketing, communication, computer science, information technology, health sciences, innovation and creative arts. Kristiania University College is Norway's largest independent comprehensive university college with its 14,500 students and a large education offering in Oslo, Bergen and online. Our mission is to strongly contribute to the country's social and economic development through problem-driven and applied knowledge development and dissemination, in close cooperation with society at large.
About SARS-CoV-2 infection in HIV-positive patients with or without antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan African populations are increasingly facing a double burden of disease involving the interaction between HIV-AIDS and non-communicable diseases. With SARS-CoV-2 infections, the risks increases further in these patients. Currently, there are no data about SARS-CoV-2 infection in people living with HIV.
The aims are:
1) to assess the percentage of SARS-CoV-2 infection in people living with HIV admitted in outpatient clinics in South Africa and Nigeria,
2) to assess how many people living with HIV proceed to Covid-19 and to estimate severity of Covid-19,
3) to correlate severity of Covid-19 and mortality risk in people living with HIV with comorbidities,
4) to assess the association of antiretroviral therapy on severity of Covid-19 in people living with HIV and
5) to assess the effects of Covid-19 on vascular function and coagulation during infection and recovery.
Three groups will be included:
1) people living with HIV without antiretroviral therapy but with SARS-CoV-2 infection,
2) people living with HIV with antiretroviral therapy and SARS-CoV-2 infection and
3) HIV-negative patients, sex- and age matched, infected with SARS-CoV-2.A researcher will support the planning, the data collection in Africa, establishing a database and run data analysis. Prof. Knut Lundin, University of Oslo, will lead the data analysis and interpretation of the project. Prof. Fredriksen, Kristiania University College will lead the planning and execution phases of the project. This study provides an opportunity to study HIV-infected patients with or without antiretroviral therapy and HIV-negative controls co-infected with SARS-CoV-2.
About the position
We have a 25% percent vacancy for 18 months as a Researcher at the Section for Training, Nutrition and Biomedicine, School of Health Sciences. The position is related to the project SARS-CoV-2 infection in HIV-positive patients with or without antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa.
The desired start date is immediately.
Tasks
The position requires expansive knowledge in the following areas:
Technical insight into how to organize and carry out large research projects
Establishing and operating large databases, managing large data sets and analysing the data
Acting as a controller for research projects in South Africa and Nigeria. Travel to areas in southern Africa will also be a requirement
GDPR and the ethical guidelines required to run a project
Requirements for applicants:
Completed master's degree, or preferably a doctorate or similar experience with the implementation of large projects
Good oral and written presentation skills in English
Motivation to familiarize yourself with new tasks and skills
Reliability and a high degree of commitment and independence
Ability to collaborate and communicate
Good knowledge of common MS Office software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and SPSS
Experience with scientific work
Emphasis is placed on personal suitability for the position. Particular emphasis on experience working with projects in Africa.
Applicants must submit an application and necessary information about education and practice electronically:
Application text
CV with complete information about education, practice and other professional activities
List of scientific works and/or development projects
Diplomas and certificates through a link to the diploma portal (vitnemalsportalen.no)
We offer:
An exciting job at a University College in great development
Insight into scientific work in the project SARS-CoV-2 infection in HIV-positive patients with or without antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa
A pleasant and stimulating work environment
Flexible working hours adapted to your schedule
Good opportunities for professional development
Salary in accordance with agreement
The workforce must, as far as possible, reflect the diversity of the population. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Application deadline 12. mai 2021
Per Morten Fredriksen, professor and contact person from Kristiania University College for the project SARS-CoV-2 infection in HIV-positive patients with or without antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa
Only applications received through our application portal will be considered