Project Researcher/ PhD Trainee - Pietermaritzburg at HSRC

Minimum requirements:

• A strong interest in Behavioural Science including Human Behaviour Change, Decision-making research, and Human centred design.
• Applicants must be in possession of a Master’s degree in a field of human and social sciences, and should be registered for, about to register for, or be completing their PhD with a registered South African University;
• Sound knowledge of data management and qualitative and quantitative analysis skills will be very advantageous;
• A sound academic record;
• A valid driver’s licence
• 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 research findings at conferences;
• Fluency in English and isiZulu is preferred. 
• 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: Atlas T, NVIVO, MS Access, Excel, Word, SPSS, STATA;
• Ability to work accurately, independently and in a team 
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and attention to detail 
• Applicants will be required to take a practical skills assessment test as part of the interview process. 

Duties & Responsibilities

Key responsibilities:  

• Working as required on all aspects of the CCBR which includes research projects, dissemination of results at various fora, and stakeholder engagements;
• Writing reports, fact sheets and policy briefs as required;
• Making demonstrable progress towards the achievement of a Doctoral degree;
• Producing peer reviewed research articles that appear in accredited journals;
• Writing up research results for workshops/conferences/presentations;
• Assisting with the writing of grant applications
• Developing own personal academic competencies through formal and informal training activities;
• Compilation of all specific duties and deliverables assigned in an individual performance-based contract.