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Website Human Sciences Research Council - HSRC
Job Description:
The CCBR is looking for a suitably qualified persons to take on the responsibilities of Junior Researcher (Masters trainee) for research projects implemented at the Sweetwaters office. The successful candidates will be assigned to multi-year projects to implement and evaluate health interventions to reach identified population groups in the communities designated for the research study.
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- Developing own personal academic competencies through formal and informal training activities;
- Writing up research results for workshops/conferences/presentations;
- Working as required on all aspects of the CCBR which includes research projects, dissemination of results at various fora, and stakeholder engagements;
- Writing reports, fact sheets and policy briefs as required;
- Making demonstrable progress towards the achievement of a Masters degree;
- Producing peer reviewed research articles that appear in accredited journals;
Job Requirements:
- Ability to work to strict deadlines and attention to detail
- Curiosity, enthusiasm and interest in a research career that includes working with statistics and data analysis;
- Applicants must be in possession of an Honours degree in a field of human and social sciences, and should be registered for a Masters degree with a registered South African University;
- Sound knowledge of data management and qualitative and quantitative analysis skills will be very advantageous;
- Ability to work accurately, independently and in a team
- Experience in communicating research findings at conferences;
- Proficiency in or working experience with some or all of the following programmes: Atlas T, NVIVO, MS Access, Excel, Word, SPSS, STATA;
- Experience in the preparation of research reports and manuscripts for publication, whilst having peer reviewed articles in recognized journals will be advantageous;
- Applicants will be required to take a practical skills assessment test as part of the interview process.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, good communication and leadership skills are required;
- Fluency in English and isiZulu
- A valid driver’s licence
- A sound academic record;
Job Details:
Company: Human Sciences Research Council – HSRC
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, SA
Application Deadline: N/A
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