A big congratulations to Prof. Mrs. Augustina Angelina Sylverken on her appointment as the Vice-Dean of the International Programmes Office, KNUST(IPO). We are proud of you.
A big congratulations to Prof. Mrs. Augustina Angelina Sylverken on her appointment as the Vice-Dean of the International Programmes Office, KNUST(IPO). We are proud of you.
The German Ambassador His Excellency Frederik Landshöft and his delegation paid a visit to the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR) as part of efforts to strengthen the long-standing partnership between Germany and Ghana. The visit provided an opportunity to discuss ongoing collaborations and reaffirm the shared commitment to advancing scientific innovation […]
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Date: September 29, 2025
Time:
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Date: October 1, 2025
Time:
The management of the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research into Tropical Medicine (KCCR) together the Institute of Virology, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, is seeking to recruit TWO enthusiastic and committed Master of Philosophy (MPhil) students on the COVISEQ project. The project aims to establish basic virological and immunological laboratory methods for generation, preclinical evaluation and quality control of viral vaccine candidates.
Main Responsibilities/Activities |
To support the research team by contributing to the implementation of the COVISEQ project and undertaking prescribed research tasks in accordance with the research project. Activities include but not limited to: Analysing and interpreting results of own research, under the supervision of Project Leads; writing up results towards the preparation of manuscripts for submission to appropriate journals and conferences, and other outputs as required and/or appropriate. Carrying out routine administrative, field, and laboratory-related tasks associated with the project. Produce a Master’s thesis within TWO (2) years according to the requirements of the School of Graduate Studies, KNUST. |
QUALIFICATIONS/PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
The Post holder should have the following: (E = Essential; D = Desirable)
The contract will be for a period of 24 months or two years
Expected starting date: January 2026
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested persons should send their applications addressed to The Office Manager, KCCR, KNUST, Kumasi including their CV, a motivation letter, copies of certificates and two reference letters and email them to: info@kccr.de and copy to: annan@kccr.de
Closing Date: 10th October, 2025. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. For further information on the position, please contact Prof Richard Phillips (phillips@kccr.de) or Prof Augustina Sylverken (annan@kccr.de/asylverken@knust.edu.gh)
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