Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in Epidemiology. Demonstrable interest in infectious disease outbreaks and outbreak analytics. Proficiency or working knowledge of statistical software (R, STATA, or similar). At least 1 scientific publication stemming from an epidemiological study. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Personal Qualities and Competencies: Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to develop as an independent researcher. Organised with attention to detail and deadline-driven. Collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills. Key Responsibilities: Analyse infectious disease epidemiological and surveillance data. Prepare situational briefings and rapid analytic briefs on infectious disease outbreaks. Contribute to the epidemiological research activities of CAPRISAs PPPR programme. Support the preparation of scientific manuscripts and funding applications.