Efficacy of long-lasting insecticidal nets and alternative vector control strategies against malaria and dengue mosquitoes in the South-Pacific region

Efficacy of long-lasting insecticidal nets and alternative vector control strategies against malaria and dengue mosquitoes in the South-Pacific region

Advisor/s

Dr Stephan Karl, Professor Norelle Daly, Professor Leanne Robinson

College or Research Centre

Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine

Summary of Project

We are offering a PhD candidature in the field of malaria and arbovirus mosquito control based at the Australian Insitute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM) at James Cook University in Cairns. The strategic mission of AITHM is to confront northern Australia’s major health security risks and to deliver significant public health benefit locally, regionally and globally. The successful PhD candidate will be involved in a highly collaborative research program co-coordinated by AITHM, the Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research (PNGIMR), Burnet Institute and other international partners. The focus of the project is to establish and conduct biological and chemical tests for insecticidal efficacy of a wide range of insecticide treated bed nets and surfaces treated with residual insecticides collected in PNG and other malaria endemic countries in the region, to inform malaria control programs and strategies.

Key Words

mosquito; malaria; medicine; health

Would suit an applicant who

who has BSc Honours Class I or M.Sc. (or equivalent via outstanding record of professional or research achievements) • Excellent computer, communication, and organisational skills • Forward thinking, innovation and creativity are encouraged

Updated: 10 Feb 2021