ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH RESEARCH UNIT (DURBAN/CAPE TOWN/JOHANNESBURG/PRETORIA) 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.
Junior Scientist (S) Duration: 3-year Contract The South African Medical Research Council, Environment and Health Research Unit (EHRU) requires a suitably qualified and experienced Junior Scientist. This position falls under the EHRU's Programme for Climate Change and Human Health. Applicants should have a keen interest in research related to environmental or public health.
This position aligns with two large projects being carried out by the Climate Change and Human Health Programme team. These projects focus on climate change, air pollution, and health. Applicants should also have a keen interest in gender research related to environmental or public health.
To cover the multifaceted aspects of the post, we require an energetic person with a strong theoretical and practical background/experience in environmental health.
Responsibilities: Contribute to peer-reviewed articles, proposals, conference presentations, posters, and research briefs. Manage research projects. Liaise with international and national partners. Perform financial management and administrative work. Provide feedback at internal meetings, workshops, and project team meetings; report on literature reviewed. File information and applications on the JDE system. Handle logistics, planning, and coordinating aspects of research projects. Record keeping, data collection, and conduct research. Core Requirements: 4-year tertiary qualification in environmental health or equivalent. 1 year working experience within a research institute or related environment. 1 year working as a project coordinator in a research environment. Advantageous: Honors degree in environmental health or equivalent. At least 2 years working experience in a gender research environment. 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).
A salary in the region of R401 742.00, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
Closing Date: 4 September 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R771A) 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.
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