Join us!
We are always looking for talented and creative individuals who like to work as part of an interdisciplinary team. The transmission of malaria parasites to mosquito vectors relies on the sexual development of the parasites in the human host. Much of the underlying biology remains poorly understood. We now have the necessary tools to study the mechanisms associated with the entire cycle of gametocyte development and their transmission to mosquitoes.
Internships
Exciting internship opportunities at various academic levels are available in our research group to work as Research Assistants and Administrative/Technical Assistants in areas of laboratory and field-based (hospital-based) research experiences. We are open for summer internships (May to August) as well as all year-round rolling opportunities. Interested prospective interns are advised to contact bismarck.dinko@knust.edu.gh with a CV and letter of motivation.
PhD Positions
Motivated individuals who want to pursue a PhD degree within the research topics listed below are encourage to contact bismarck.dinko@knust.edu.gh with a CV and letter of motivation.
Postdoctoral Positions and Fellowships
Potential candidates who would like to know more about our research and the possibility to work on a post-doctoral research project with us can contact bismarck.dinko@knust.edu.gh with a CV and letter of motivation.
Projects
Shown below are examples of the type of work we do. Do not hesitate to get in touch with bismarck.dinko@knust.edu.gh to discuss:
- Origin and development of Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes in deep tissues, organs and peripheral circulation
- Impact of Plasmodium falciparum-infected red blood cell sequestration in the bone marrow on humoral immunity
- Cell cycle progression of Plasmodium falciparum Ghanaian clinical isolates
- Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte sex ratio determination and variant antigen expression in clinical isolates
- Cellular and antibody immune responses to sexual stages of Plasmodium falciparum and the development of transmission-blocking interventions