Job Title : Researcher
Location : Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Company : Stellenbosch University
Salary :
Open Date : 2023-05-14
Close Date : 2023-09-14

Duties/Pligte

• Developing research protocols and proposals, including collaborative agreements where appropriate;
• Publishing research findings in accredited, peer-reviewed journals;
• Presenting research findings at scientific conferences and workshops;
• Preparing regulatory documents for submission to ethics review committees;
• Mentoring postgraduate students and early career researchers;
• Contributing to SACEMA's training workshops and short courses on an as-needed basis;
• Supervising postgraduate students (initially at honours or masters level);
• Contributing positively to the SACEMA community through service and regular engagement with students, other researchers, and support staff;
• Promoting the reputation of SACEMA and Stellenbosch University through positive engagement of stakeholders and publication of high-quality, relevant research;
• Participating in internal committees and scientific review processes as needed.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• PhD in mathematics, epidemiology, mathematical epidemiology, statistics or another relevant quantitative discipline, with working knowledge of epidemiology;
• A good academic record during postgraduate studies, as evidenced by transcripts and academic references;
• At least three years' postdoctoral experience (i.e., post PhD) in a relevant research area;
• Familiarity with the South African public health and higher education landscapes;
• Have published research in recognised, peer-reviewed journals;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Fluency in word processing and data management skills;
• A demonstrated ability to quickly acquire new skills and work in a collaborative environment;
• A high level of attention to detail;
• Experience in data analysis and study design;
• A record of successful collaboration across organisations, as demonstrated by joint publications;
• Proficiency in R statistical software.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• Experience with mentoring and/or co-supervising postgraduate students;
• Project management experience;
• Experience with Human Subjects Research ethics review processes;
• Familiarity with the broad range of disciplines encompassed by SACEMA's research, including infectious disease epidemiology, public health, disease ecology, mathematics, and statistics;
• Experience in teaching technical skills such as scientific computing or scientific writing;
• Successful fundraising through competitive external grant applications.

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