PrEP (Pre Exposure Prophylaxis) is a new way of preventing HIVinfections. It has demonstrated its tremendous activity in clinical studies but knowledge gaps still remain in its practical implementation. The Institute of Tropical Medicine is setting up two clinical studies to investigate the clinical aspects of PrEP.

First, we plan to analyse routine data collected during the PrEP consultation in order to gain insight in PrEP users’ needs. This project is part of the PROMISE project coordinated by the department of Public Health. Second, we plan to conduct a multi-centric clinical trial (Gonoscreen) aiming at optimizing the screening of sexually transmitted infections (STI) among PrEP users. This trial will help to answer the question whether screening asymptomatic PrEP patients for STI’s has any benefits. In the framework of these studies we are looking for a research assistant. The research results can be used in preparing and obtaining a PhD degree.

   VOS TACHES

• You will conduct the research that pertains to all the clinical aspects of the two projects above.
• You will collaborate with the researchers from the department of Public Health involved in the Promise project.
• You will assist with the development of study protocols.
• You will participate in the PrEP consultation at ITM.
• You will analyse the data collected during the PrEP consultation.
• You will present your research at scientific conferences and write scientific manuscripts.
• You will co-draft grant applications for additional funding.
• You will be based at the HIV care unit, in the Department of Clinical Sciences at ITM. You will be supervised by the promotor Prof Eric Florence.

   PROFIL

• You have a master’s degree in medicine and are fully entitled to practice medicine in Belgium.
• You have basic training in qualitative and/or quantitative research skills and are interested in further developing your research skills.
• You have been exposed to health research, such as research project coordination, implementation, data collection, primary or secondary data analysis, and/or scientific report writing.
• Experience in clinical trials and/or clinical epidemiology is an advantage.
• You speak and write Dutch and English fluently, knowledge of French is an asset.
• You are a teamplayer that can work with different cultures in a respectful manner and are openminded.

   NOUS OFFRONS

• An intellectually stimulating, international and socially committed environment, in which personal initiative can be developed.
• A full-time contract of two years, extendable. Starting date as soon as possible.
• A salary set according to the scales of the Flemish universities and to your work experience, with supplementary extra-legal benefits: public transport subscription and/or bicycle fee, private pension scheme and meal voucher subscription.

   INTERESSÉ(E)?

For more information about this position, please contact HR (recruitment@itg.be). Send the ITM application form together with your letter of motivation to recruitment@itg.be, before 24 March, 2020.

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