Specialist Scientist (E) (R682A) at The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

Responsibilities:

• Publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals.
• To apply for research funding from national and international stakeholders.
• To supervise/co-supervise postgraduate students (Master’s and PhD).
• Principal investigator (PI) and Co-PI on research projects.
• Review for international peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Review research grants and abstracts for conferences.
• Give special (invited) talks at national/ international conferences or seminars.

Oral presentations.

• Effectively manage, train and develop students and staff.
• Assist with the management of the EHRU and involvement in SAMRC administrative/community engagement processes.
• To advance transformation by mentoring and building capacity in accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan
• To develop, implement and monitor progress of the Transformation Strategy of the Unit.

Core Requirements

• PhD in field epidemiology, public health, environmental chemistry or similar health related sciences
• Three years post PhD experience in a research environment
• Track record of at least two successful research grants for which the applicant was Principal Investigator
• A minimum of 5 first author publications in ISI rated journals.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience engaged in teaching or training.
• Supervision of a minimum of 2 graduated students
• Proficient in statistical analysis
• Code 08 Manual Driver license

Advantageous:

• 5 years working experience of environmental health issues within a research institute or related environment.