The TIMBER Study

Led by the Vaccines for Africa Initiative (VACFA)

Launch: August 2025 | Duration: 36 Months | Focus: TB Vaccine Policy & Modelling

Study Overview

The TIMBER Study is an innovative research project aimed at enhancing the utilization of mathematical modelling to generate evidence-based vaccine policy recommendations for the introduction of new tuberculosis (TB) vaccines in Africa.

Goal: To strengthen data-driven decision-making for TB vaccine adoption and implementation, ensuring smoother and more timeous introduction of novel vaccines.

Working in close collaboration with National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) in Kenya, South Africa, and The Gambia, the study aims to generate findings that impact these regions and can be extrapolated beyond TB vaccines.

Join Our Team: Current Vacancy

If you wish to be a part of this project, we are currently seeking a Research Officer / Lecturer (Mathematical Modeller) to join the TIMBER study team.

  • Role: Develop mathematical models to simulate vaccine impacts and policy scenarios.
  • Requirements: Master’s degree (MSc) in Mathematical Modelling or related field + 3 years of relevant research experience.
  • Contract: 12 Months (T1 Contract).
  • Deadline: 16 January 2026.
Research Team: Headed by Assoc. Prof Benjamin Kagina, with co-investigators Prof Muloiwa, Prof Hussey, Dr Hawkridge, and Dr Amponsah Dacosta.
Funded by: Wellcome Trust
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