Senior Researcher (Pretoria, Cape Town or Durban) at HSRC

Key Requirements: Researcher

• A Master’s degree in Economics or in a related social sciences field (substantial progress on a PhD in Economics will be distinct advantage);
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Appropriate quantitative analytical skills;
• Competence in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Statistical software;
• A sound academic record;
• Willingness to learn through hands on engagement in a variety of research projects;
• Intellectual and personal integrity, a well-developed work ethic, and drive;

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities for these key research positions

• Work with a professional research team on all aspects of policy orientated research, including conceptualisation, data collection and analysis, and participation in dissemination of findings;
• Assist with the submission of research proposals for ethical review;
• Conduct and organise literature reviews and other secondary data searches;
• Undertake qualitative and quantitative fieldwork;
• Conduct descriptive and inferential analysis of quantitative data;
• Assist with project management tasks in the research environment;
• Contribute to the preparation of peer reviewed academic journal articles, research reports, study protocols, presentations, manuscripts and research grant proposals; and
• Participate in structured research trainee mentoring and capacity development activities.

Applications should include:

• A cover letter of motivation indicating your suitability for the position.
• A detailed CV which should clearly indicate your highest qualification; an indication of your quantitative and qualitative research experience; your fieldwork experience (not related to your degree) and details of your citizenship.
• The details of three recent referees with telephone number, email, and institutional affiliation.