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. [the_ad id="21943"] Job Responsibilities: 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 [the_ad id="21944"] Apply Here jobsrican.com
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