The Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit (MEIRU) operates in Karonga District and Lilongwe City. The research programme is conducted in partnership with the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, the Malawi Ministry of Health, and international partners. MEIRU seeks to recruit for the following position:

Vacancy Ref: 2025-02-DGBI: Biostatistician with experience in genomics analysis and an interest in mental health

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious biostatistician to work on a project, DepGenAfrica, that will advance our understanding of the genetics of depression in African countries and make a decisive contribution to improving diversity in psychiatric genomic studies. The successful candidate will work closely with an international team from Malawi, the UK, South Africa, Ethiopia, and Nigeria.

Minimum requirements

• MSc or PhD in Bioinformatics, Statistical Genetics, or related discipline.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Demonstrated competence in the analysis of genomics data

This is a full-time (35 hours per week) post and individuals would be based in Lilongwe or Karonga, with travel as necessary to the other site.

How to apply

If you are certain that you meet the minimum requirements, please email esmie.banda@meiru.mw by 09/10/2025 for further details about the post and information on how to apply. You MUST put the relevant vacancy reference in the subject heading, or your email will not be responded to.

Closing date for application for further particulars: 09/10/2025

Closing date for application: 16/10/2025