- Published on
SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (SAMRC) VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (SAMRC)
PROJECT LEADER: DATA MANAGER (R795B) - CLOSING DATE 18 NOVEMBER 2024
- Cape Town, ZA
- Full-Time
- Genomics Platform
- Project Leader: Data Manager (R795B) - Closing Date 18 November 2024
- APPLY TO POSITION
- APPLY USING LINKEDIN
GENOMICS PLATFORM
(CAPE TOWN OFFICE)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
Project Leader: Data Manager
Duration: Permanent
The SAMRC’s Genomics Platform requires a suitably qualified and experienced Project Leader: Data Manager. The Genomics Platform currently generates large volumes of sequencing data per year. The position of Data Manager is essential to manage the large volume of sequencing data generated at our Platform. This will include data transfer from the sequencers to the SAMRC servers and to the Centre for High Performance Computing. Additionally, the manager will ensure the data integrity and efficient transfer of data to our clients.
Responsibilities:
Data Management
- To develop and implement data management policies.
- To develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the management of sequencing data at the Genomics Platform (in collaboration with SAMRC IT department).
- To develop and implement data storage solutions for the Genomics Platform.
- To maintain systems to curate, store and manage sequencing data.
- To develop and maintain data quality control pipelines.
- To perform NGS data quality assessments following sequencing.
- To ensure integrity of NGS data before transfer to clients.
- To communicate any data quality issues with laboratory staff and laboratory manager.
- To develop and implement effective data transfer solutions for the Genomics Platform.
- To oversee all aspects of data transfer including logging, quality control and archiving.
- To address any data transfer issues
Stakeholder Engagement
- To communicate with clients during the data transfer process to understand their needs.
- To communicate data transfer requirements and issues effectively with SAMRC IT department.
- To communicate data transfer requirements and issues effectively with the Centre for High Performance Computing.
Core Requirements:
- MSc in Bioinformatics or Genetics or a related field
- One year experience with working in a Linux and Windows environment
- Two years’ experience with NGS data analysis and quality control
- Knowledge of GATK Best Practices
- Experience with managing NGS data sets
- Experience with creating scripts for uploading and transferring large data sets.
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
Advantageous:
- Experience with working in a high-performance computing environment
- Strong knowledge in one scripting programming language.
- Experience with data analytics using R programming language
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
A salary in the region of R 534 050.00 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications
Closing date: 18 November 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R795B) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
This website is optimised for secure, standards compliant web browsers. In order to view and use this website, you should use a web browser other than Internet Explorer.
Options include: The latest version of 'Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera and Safari'
SCIENTIST (E) R805A - CLOSING DATE: 14 NOVEMBER 2024
MENTAL HEALTH, ALCOHOL, SUBSTANCE USE &TOBACCO RESEARCH UNIT
(PRETORIA OFFICE)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
SCIENTIST (E)
6 months contract post
The Mental health, Alcohol, Substance use & Tobacco Research requires a suitably qualified scientist
The candidate will generally contribute to the tobacco control research and research translation work in MASTRU. The candidate will further provide support to enable successful implementation of an on-going project; Interpersonal violence among male inmates at correctional centers in Gauteng, South Africa: Prevalence and associated factors. Specifically, they will assist with project coordination, data management and analysis, staff management, and research dissemination (including co-publishing papers in academic journals) to ensure the successful implementation of both projects.
Responsibilities:
• Planning and coordinating data collection
• Supervising field staff
• Monitoring progress of research activities and generate regular and ad-hoc reports as required
• Quality control and problem solving
• Assisting with data analysis and writing of research outputs
• Co-publishing papers in academic journals
Core Requirements:
• Honours degree in Psychology
• At least 3 years’ working experience in tobacco control research field
• Experience in coordinating a project conducted in correctional centers
• At least 1 co-authored publication.
Advantageous:
• Master’s degree in psychological research
• At least 2 years’ experience in a research coordinator/project management role
• HPCSA registered Research Psychologist; Active Good Clinical Practice certificate
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
A salary in the region of R 39 386 per month, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications
Closing date: 14 November 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R805A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
This website is optimized for secure, standards compliant web browsers. In order to view and use this website, you should use a web browser other than Internet Explorer.
Options include: The latest version of "Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera and Safari"
SCIENTIST (E) R805A - CLOSING DATE: 14 NOVEMBER 2024
- Pretoria, ZA
- Contract
- Mental health, Alcohol, Substance use & Tobacco Research Unit
- Scientist (E) R805A - Closing Date: 14 November 2024
- APPLY TO POSITION
- APPLY USING LINKEDIN
MENTAL HEALTH, ALCOHOL, SUBSTANCE USE &TOBACCO RESEARCH UNIT
(PRETORIA OFFICE)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
SCIENTIST (E)
6 months contract post
The Mental health, Alcohol, Substance use & Tobacco Research requires a suitably qualified scientist
The candidate will generally contribute to the tobacco control research and research translation work in MASTRU. The candidate will further provide support to enable successful implementation of an on-going project; Interpersonal violence among male inmates at correctional centers in Gauteng, South Africa: Prevalence and associated factors. Specifically, they will assist with project coordination, data management and analysis, staff management, and research dissemination (including co-publishing papers in academic journals) to ensure the successful implementation of both projects.
Responsibilities:
• Planning and coordinating data collection
• Supervising field staff
• Monitoring progress of research activities and generate regular and ad-hoc reports as required
• Quality control and problem solving
• Assisting with data analysis and writing of research outputs
• Co-publishing papers in academic journals
Core Requirements:
• Honours degree in Psychology
• At least 3 years’ working experience in tobacco control research field
• Experience in coordinating a project conducted in correctional centers
• At least 1 co-authored publication.
Advantageous:
• Master’s degree in psychological research
• At least 2 years’ experience in a research coordinator/project management role
• HPCSA registered Research Psychologist; Active Good Clinical Practice certificate
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
A salary in the region of R 39 386 per month, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications
Closing date: 14 November 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R805A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
This website is optimized for secure, standards compliant web browsers. In order to view and use this website, you should use a web browser other than Internet Explorer.
Options include: The latest version of "Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera and Safari"
SCIENTIST (S) (R786B) - CLOSING DATE: 07 NOVEMBER 2024
PRIMATE UNIT & DELFT ANIMAL CENTRE
(CAPE TOWN OFFICE)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
Scientist (S)
Duration: Permanent
Primate Unit & Delft Animal Centre (PUDAC) constitutes a team of pre-clinical scientists, laboratory animal technologists and research technicians. Our core business is to produce new knowledge and to provide pre-clinical and vaccine development research support, animal models and animal management services for biomedical research. PUDAC seeks to appoint a highly self-motivated and suitably qualified Scientist to conduct research studies at PUDAC by performing scientific duties such as co-ordination of laboratory research, managing, processing and preservation of research specimens, setting up of laboratory assays, implementing laboratory protocols & read-outs according to standard operating procedures (SOPs), management of scientific data, research activity report writing and dissemination of data. The outcome of these activities is to provide research services to support the preclinical studies being conducted at PUDAC, that comply with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) under biosafety levels 2 (BSL-2).
Responsibilities:
• Formulate research proposals and conduct/coordinate research projects independently
• Processing of biological samples including isolation of PBMCs and nucleic acids from nonhuman primates’ biological samples (blood, tissues and stool)
• Implementation of tissue culture methods including propagation and titration of SIV/SHIV and other BSL-2 pathogens of research interest
• Successful execution of a variety of immunological assays (e.g. Elispot, ELISA), parasitological tests (e.g. Kato-Katz), molecular biology methods (e.g. Real time PCR) and other relevant laboratory assays of research interest
• Ensure accuracy and precision of laboratory results and procedures during pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical.
• Ensure SAMRC policies and unit operational protocols are observed, understood and implemented
• Work with statistical and bioinformatics software packages e.g. GraphPad Prism, MedCalc, ClustalW, or R
• Presentation at local and international conferences, workshops, seminars and research related meetings
• Produce and submit research outputs/articles to peer-reviewed international journals for publication
• Collaborate with other researchers, providing laboratory expertise, and ensuring publications adhere to scientific standards and best practices.
• Provide technical and laboratory research support to scientists and PUDAC’s clients
• Provide technical and scientific training to junior staff and PUDAC-hosted postgraduate students
• Assist in managing all operational aspects of the molecular and immunology laboratories, including procurement and management of laboratory kits, consumables and stock inventory
• Assist PUDAC with servicing of laboratory equipment, SCM/HR/IT/Risk & Asset/Finance related matters and ordering of goods through JDE
Core Requirements:
• Master of Science (MSc genetics or Molecular Biology)
• At least 3-5 years' experience in using nonhuman primates (NHPs) as a research model
• Experience in providing support in molecular biology, genetics and immunology/virology and assist in managing the sufficient operation of laboratories
• Evidence of scientific outputs in form of published articles in peer-reviewed international journals and presentations in scientific conferences
• Exposure in data management, analysis, interpretation and presentation
• Collection and storage of biological samples and quality control
• Bioinformatics tools implementation
• Willing to undergo regular TB testing and required health checks
Advantageous:
• Exposure to laboratory research environment using nonhuman primate models and coordination of projects
• Knowledge/experience in molecular, immunology and virology assay workflows
• Experience working in an animal laboratory environment.
• 3-5 years’ practical experience with basic immunology and molecular biology techniques including PBMCs, protein and RNA isolation, ELISA, cell culture, cheminformatics and PCR
• Demonstrate communication, presentation, reporting and writing skills
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
A salary in the region of R534 050 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications
Closing date: 07 November 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R786B) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
This website is optimised for secure, standards compliant web browsers. In order to view and use this website, you should use a web browser other than Internet Explorer.
Options include: The latest version of 'Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera and Safari'
SCIENTIST (S) (R786B) - CLOSING DATE: 07 NOVEMBER 2024
- Cape Town, ZA
- Full-Time
- Primate Unit & Delft Animal Centre
- Scientist (S) (R786B) - Closing Date: 07 November 2024
- APPLY TO POSITION
- APPLY USING LINKEDIN
PRIMATE UNIT & DELFT ANIMAL CENTRE
(CAPE TOWN OFFICE)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
Scientist (S)
Duration: Permanent
Primate Unit & Delft Animal Centre (PUDAC) constitutes a team of pre-clinical scientists, laboratory animal technologists and research technicians. Our core business is to produce new knowledge and to provide pre-clinical and vaccine development research support, animal models and animal management services for biomedical research. PUDAC seeks to appoint a highly self-motivated and suitably qualified Scientist to conduct research studies at PUDAC by performing scientific duties such as co-ordination of laboratory research, managing, processing and preservation of research specimens, setting up of laboratory assays, implementing laboratory protocols & read-outs according to standard operating procedures (SOPs), management of scientific data, research activity report writing and dissemination of data. The outcome of these activities is to provide research services to support the preclinical studies being conducted at PUDAC, that comply with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) under biosafety levels 2 (BSL-2).
Responsibilities:
• Formulate research proposals and conduct/coordinate research projects independently
• Processing of biological samples including isolation of PBMCs and nucleic acids from nonhuman primates’ biological samples (blood, tissues and stool)
• Implementation of tissue culture methods including propagation and titration of SIV/SHIV and other BSL-2 pathogens of research interest
• Successful execution of a variety of immunological assays (e.g. Elispot, ELISA), parasitological tests (e.g. Kato-Katz), molecular biology methods (e.g. Real time PCR) and other relevant laboratory assays of research interest
• Ensure accuracy and precision of laboratory results and procedures during pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical.
• Ensure SAMRC policies and unit operational protocols are observed, understood and implemented
• Work with statistical and bioinformatics software packages e.g. GraphPad Prism, MedCalc, ClustalW, or R
• Presentation at local and international conferences, workshops, seminars and research related meetings
• Produce and submit research outputs/articles to peer-reviewed international journals for publication
• Collaborate with other researchers, providing laboratory expertise, and ensuring publications adhere to scientific standards and best practices.
• Provide technical and laboratory research support to scientists and PUDAC’s clients
• Provide technical and scientific training to junior staff and PUDAC-hosted postgraduate students
• Assist in managing all operational aspects of the molecular and immunology laboratories, including procurement and management of laboratory kits, consumables and stock inventory
• Assist PUDAC with servicing of laboratory equipment, SCM/HR/IT/Risk & Asset/Finance related matters and ordering of goods through JDE
Core Requirements:
• Master of Science (MSc genetics or Molecular Biology)
• At least 3-5 years' experience in using nonhuman primates (NHPs) as a research model
• Experience in providing support in molecular biology, genetics and immunology/virology and assist in managing the sufficient operation of laboratories
• Evidence of scientific outputs in form of published articles in peer-reviewed international journals and presentations in scientific conferences
• Exposure in data management, analysis, interpretation and presentation
• Collection and storage of biological samples and quality control
• Bioinformatics tools implementation
• Willing to undergo regular TB testing and required health checks
Advantageous:
• Exposure to laboratory research environment using nonhuman primate models and coordination of projects
• Knowledge/experience in molecular, immunology and virology assay workflows
• Experience working in an animal laboratory environment.
• 3-5 years’ practical experience with basic immunology and molecular biology techniques including PBMCs, protein and RNA isolation, ELISA, cell culture, cheminformatics and PCR
• Demonstrate communication, presentation, reporting and writing skills
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
A salary in the region of R534 050 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications
Closing date: 07 November 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R786B) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
This website is optimised for secure, standards compliant web browsers. In order to view and use this website, you should use a web browser other than Internet Explorer.
Options include: The latest version of 'Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera and Safari'
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICER: TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICE (R800A) - CLOSING DATE: 07 NOVEMBER 2024
- Cape Town, ZA
- Contract
- Grants, Innovation and Product Development
- Technology Transfer Officer: Technology Transfer Office (R800A) - Closing Date: 07 November 2024
- APPLY TO POSITION
- APPLY USING LINKEDIN
SAMRC- GRANTS, INNOVATION AND PRODUCT DEVLOPMENT (GIPD) Division
(CAPE TOWN)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
Technology Transfer Officer: Technology Transfer Office
Duration: 5-Year Contract
GIPD division is seeking to appoint a Technology Transfer Officer to provide support for innovation activities at the SAMRC, specifically the activities and responsibilities of the SAMRC’s Technology Transfer Office.
The incumbent will report to a Senior Programme Manager and will be responsible for the following strategic and core areas:
Responsibilities:
IP management and technology transfer support
- Identify potential IP within the SAMRC.
- Facilitate evaluation of IP by undertaking novelty assessments and market research.
- Provide administrative support for patent and trademark prosecution.
- Assist with management of the SAMRC’s obligations in terms of the IPR Act.
- Keep abreast with practice notes updated from NIPMO and relevant legislature.
- Prepare IP Awareness marketing materials and promotion of this content within the SAMRC.
Manage projects within the TIA Seed fund, MeDDIC and Innovation portfolios including:
- Facilitating and providing administrative support for RFAs.
- Providing administrative support for proposal reviews, approvals and project awards.
- Provide administration and secretariat function for the SAMRC-TIA Seed Fund Steering Committee.
- Collaborate & interact with other TTOs and inventors, universities, industry, and other research and development entities.
- Independently liaise with internal stakeholders: GIPD Program Manager and Executive Director, Other GIPD staff, Support department staff, SAMRC researchers.
- Facilitate and participate in meetings/delegations with external stakeholders.
- Market the technology transfer office and technologies.
- Facilitate the preparation of stakeholder communication materials (e.g. agenda, website material, presentations, reports, marketing materials, press releases, project pamphlets, etc.).
- Participate in other GIPD meetings and activities.
- Provide support for other health innovation sector development activities.
Core Requirements:
- 3 Year tertiary qualification preferably in a science discipline.
- Completion of at least one recognized IP/Tech Transfer training workshop.
- At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in the field of technology transfer, innovation management, IP management and/or commercialisation.
Advantageous:
- 2 – 3 years’ experience in a technology transfer office.
- Experience in general innovation support/ management.
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
A salary in the region of R534 050.00 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
Closing date: 07 November 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R800A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
This website is optimised for secure, standards compliant web browsers. In order to view and use this website, you should use a web browser other than Internet Explorer.
Options include: The latest version of 'Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera and Safari'
SENIOR SCIENTIST (R784A) - CLOSING DATE: 07 NOVEMBER 2024
- Durban, ZA
- Contract
- Gender and Health Research Unit
- Senior Scientist (R784A) - Closing Date: 07 November 2024
- APPLY TO POSITION
- APPLY USING LINKEDIN
GENDER AND HEALTH RESEARCH UNIT
(DURBAN OFFICE)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
SENIOR SCIENTIST
Duration: One-Year Contract
The South African Medical Research Council, Gender and Health Research Unit (GHRU) requires suitably qualified and experienced Senior Scientists to coordinate our disability and SRHR-related research and training projects.
Responsibilities:
• Developing study protocols and proposals (for senior post, also income generating)
• Managing research projects including developing and managing SOPs, protocols, research tools, and dissemination activities (for senior post, also budget management)
• Conducting the qualitative or quantitative analysis of interviews, group discussions, or datasets
• Supervising and capacity development of study staff
• Maintaining stakeholder relationships
• Supporting administrative procedures of the study project (procurement, study logs, and operational plans)
• Developing and publishing knowledge translation products including peer-reviewed articles, presentations, infographics, and reports
Core Requirements:
• Master’s degree in social sciences, psychology, disability or rehabilitation studies or similar field (for senior post, also a submitted PhD)
• At least 2 years of experience in research focused on disability, rehabilitation, or mental health (for senior post, 5 years of experience)
• At least 2 years of experience post-masters specializing either in quantitative or qualitative data collection and analysis (for senior post, 3 or 5 years of experience)
• At least 2 years of project management experience including research coordination, dissemination activities and stakeholder engagements
• At least 2 publications (paper or report) with 1 first-authored (for senior post, 5 publications with 2 first-authored)
• Experience in grant writing as a PI or Co-PI (for senior post, experience as a PI or Co-I)
• Proficiency with either qualitative data analysis software (NVIVO or ATLAS-ti) or quantitative software and analysis (R or Stata)
• Coordinating workshops, webinars and trainings.
Advantageous:
• Any experience greater than that which is stated above
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
The level of appointment will be subject to the applicant meeting the criteria for the various levels.
A salary in the region of R591 632 (Snr Scientist - Entry) or R779 666 (Snr Scientist – Competent) or R917 251 (Snr Scientist - Seasoned) per annum, cost-to-company will be offered dependent on qualifications and research experience
Closing date: 7 November 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R784A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
This website is optimised for secure, standards compliant web browsers. In order to view and use this website, you should use a web browser other than Internet Explorer.
Options include: The latest version of 'Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera and Safari'