Lecturer (Biostatistics) at University of the Witwatersrand

Brief Description        
Qualifications

• At least a Master’s degree in biostatistics or statistics (or epidemiology with a strong emphasis on biostatistics)
• A PhD focusing on biostatistics will be an added advantage.

Requirements

• Evidence of biostatistics teaching experience at postgraduate level.
• Publication of at least two research paper in an internationally accredited peer-reviewed journal.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team.
• Interest in and commitment to building research capacity.
• Postgraduate student supervision will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Teach biostatistics in the postgraduate (MSc, MPH, MMed, PhD) and short-course programmes within the Wits SPH and Faculty of Health Sciences.
• Provide statistical consultations to academic staff and postgraduate students in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
• Co-ordinate biostatistics modules within the MSc programme.
• Contribute to research supervision of postgraduate students within Wits SPH.
• Actively develop and support research programmes within the School and affiliate SAPRIN nodes such as Wits / SAMRC Agincourt Research Unit.
• Assist with the Biostatistics teaching in the BHSc programme.

Closing date: 14 March 2026