Junior Scientist (E) at The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

Project work

• Support implementation work of the SECRET project related to setting up the registry (e.g., collecting inputs from stakeholders, assisting in documentation).
• Contribute to the development and revision of SOPs and project workflows.
• Participate in stakeholder engagement activities, including logistics coordination for stakeholder consultative workshops.
• Conduct data collection activities, ensuring adherence to SOPs and ethical standards.
• Assist in preparing reports, and updates to registry websites.
• Assist with the development and pilot testing of tools and templates for implementing the registry.
• Develop first drafts of presentations for workshops and the related training materials

Research admin

• Contribute to research reports and publications
• Perform quality control checks on files and research documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Transcribe meeting recordings and notes from workshops and consultations.
• Provide stakeholders and key individuals with promotional materials for the SECRET project
• Support administrative needs such as document filing and meeting coordination.

Data management and analysis

• Support data collection, curation and documentation related to registry development and stakeholder consultation activities.
• Manage trial data information and conduct analysis to identify research topics.
• Conduct data entry, cleaning, and verification using standard templates and tools.
• Perform basic data analysis using Excel or other entry-level tools (e.g., frequency counts, summaries).

Core Requirements:

• A 4-year tertiary qualification in Life Sciences, Epidemiology, or related
• Basic understanding of scientific research methods.
• Able to coordinate aspects of studies/projects under full guidance of supervisor
• Understand and adhere to the scientific protocols, policies and procedures.
• Limited understanding of analysis, interpretation and reporting of research data.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in research, data collection, or health project implementation.
• Ability to follow scientific protocols, standard operating procedures, and ethical research practices.

Advantageous:

• Honours or Master’s coursework advantageous.
• Familiarity with data entry, transcription, or qualitative and/or quantitative data handling.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.

Closing date:

8 June 2026