SAMRC Senior Scientist 2017
Senior Scientist
Cochrane South Africa
Cape Town
Permanent Position
Cochrane South Africa is an intramural unit at the SAMRC. Its vision is that healthcare decision-making within Africa will be informed by high quality, timely, and relevant research evidence. To increase the scientific outputs of the Unit, we seek to appoint an experienced scientist with a strong qualitative and/or quantitative research background. The successful candidate will be required to take up the position as soon as possible. The level at which the appointment will be made will depend on the experience and expertise of the successful candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct high level scholarly research that has both strategic and policy relevance
- Develop data analysis plans for research concepts and publications
- Conduct literature searches for systematic reviews and seminars
- Deliver high-quality results and reports within budget and timelines
- Support the conceptualisation of research protocols and grant applications
- Write scientific reports/manuscripts/publications
- Present scientific outcomes at internal and external seminars and conferences
- Mentor junior scientists
- Project Manage funded projects
Core Requirements:
- Masters degree in Public Health, Psychology, or Social Science
- Publication in recent peer reviewed journals (at least one first author)
- At least three (3) years research and management experience is needed, preferably in a research institution or a university
- Ability to translate science/scientific information into an understandable form at various levels (civil society, community, policy makers)
- Proven writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Additional Advantages:
- PhD would be an added advantage
- Organizational skills and the ability to meet timelines
- Ability to work in a pressured environment
- Experience in research on vaccine acceptance or knowledge translation
A salary in the region of R435 000 per annum, cost-to-company will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
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.
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R67A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS.
The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment.
Closing date: 30 June 2017
Should no feedback be received within 30 days of the closing date,
kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.