PhD Research Trainee - Cape Town at HSRC (Human Sciences Research Council)

• The Trainee Programme in the HSRC is meant to provide the successful candidates with an opportunity to further develop their research expertise by working with subject experts and project specialists. The trainee experience is intensive and requires mature individuals who are able to work independently as well as in a team.  The successful individuals will be required to balance day to day duties and responsibilities in CeSTII and the HSRC with PhD related work and complete their thesis within the 3-year contractual period. Time is set aside for this purpose

Minimum Requirements    

• Applicants must be in possession of a master’s degree in a field closely related to the study of science, technology and innovation measurement in relation to sustainable and inclusive development, and should be registered for, or about to+ register for, a PhD with a registered South African University;
• Experience in and understanding of the concepts of the National System of Innovation will be an added advantage;
• Sound knowledge of data management and data analysis or statistical skills will be very advantageous.
• A sound academic record;
• Two – three years’ experience in the preparation of research reports and manuscripts for publication, whilst having peer reviewed articles in recognized journals will be advantageous;
• Experience in communicating survey findings at conferences;
• Curiosity, enthusiasm and interest in a research career that includes working with statistics and data analysis;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, good communication and leadership skills are required;
• Proficiency in or working experience with some or all of the following programmes: MS Access, Excel, Word, SPSS, STATA, NVivo/Atlas.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Working as required on all aspects of the Research and Development survey, Innovation survey, other projects, and analysis of resultant survey and other data.
• Writing reports, fact sheets, and policy briefs from survey work and other projects.
• Making demonstrable progress towards the achievement of a Doctoral degree.
• Producing peer-reviewed research articles that appear in accredited
• Writing up research results for workshops/conferences/presentations.
• Developing own personal academic competencies through formal and informal training activities.
• Assisting in organising and facilitating stakeholder workshops and other stakeholder engagements;
• Assisting in drafting proposals for funding applications;
• Compilation of all specific duties and deliverables assigned in an individual performance-based contract.