ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH RESEARCH UNIT
(CAPE TOWN, DURBAN OR JOHANNESBURG 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 (C)
Duration: One Year Contract
The South African Medical Research Council, Environment and Health Research Unit (EHRU) requires a suitably qualified and experienced Senior Scientist (competent). This position falls under the EHRU's Programme for Persistent Toxic Substances. Applicants should have a keen interest in research related to heavy metals and the impacts on human health. To cover the multifaceted aspects of the post, we require an energetic person with a strong theoretical and practical background in environmental health issues as well as social science research.
Responsibilities:
Lead the qualitative data collection and analysis using appropriate software (e.g. NVIVO)
Stakeholder mapping and engagement
Project management, including report writing and working within timelines and budgets
Contribute and work on study protocols and SOP
Present research results to funders and/or collaborators at local and/or national meetings and conferences
Work collaboratively with internal and external scientists.
Core Requirements:
Master's degree in social science, environmental studies, public health or similar qualification.
At least 5 years research experience working in a research environment (i.e. university, science council or similar)
At least 4 years' experience in project management and data management (including supervising data collection, training of field teams, budgets)
Experience using a variety of qualitative research methods, including conducting semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions.
Experience with qualitative analysis and use of appropriate qualitative analytical software (e.g. NVivo)
Experience with stakeholder engagement
One 1st authored publication in a national/international peer-reviewed journal.
Experience with capacity development
Willing and able to travel
Code 8 driver's license
Advantageous:
Knowledge of public health issues in the informal sector
Knowledge of Photovoice methodology
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 R779 666 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
Closing date: 09 September 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R762A) 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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