Fresh Job Openings at University of Cape Town

Requirements for the job:

• MSc in mathematical modelling of disease, mathematics, statistics, computer science, public health or other related fields
• At least 3 years’ relevant research experience in the development and application of mathematical models to address applied health questions
• A good publication track record
• Strong quantitative, analytical and programming skills (preferably in at least one of R, C++, or Python)
• Demonstrated expertise in the areas of mathematical disease modelling, epidemiology and public health  
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment
• Well-developed and professional interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective time-management skills and the ability to organize, prioritize and multi task
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Advantageous:

• PhD in mathematical modelling of disease or other related fields
• Experience in working with national and international policymakers
• Experience in grant writing and securing funding
• Experience in supervision of postgraduate students and teaching
• Exposure to health economics for policy

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the MASHA team on disease-related research projects
• Develop and apply mathematical models to support policy making
• Lead and support meetings and workshops with clients
• Supervise and/or mentor at most two postgraduate students at MASHA
• Manuscript and report writing
• Draft funding applications
• Be part of research projects from the design phase to the publication phase.
• The candidate is expected to enroll in a PhD program within the first year of appointment.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s qualification (NQF9)
• 10 years management experience of which 5 years at a senior level
• Proven experience of staff management and HR relations
• Understanding of IT service management and adult learning in relation to technology
• Knowledge of health and safety policies and protocols
• Experience of planning and budgeting
• Financial and budget management experience
• Proven experience in project management
• Demonstrated track record of managing complex portfolios
• Change management experience and/or design thinking experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of the higher education environment

THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS:

• 5 years’ experience of higher education institutions
• Working knowledge of core functions and governance in higher education

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic input into policies and processes relating to Faculty resources
• Oversight of finance and budgets in the Faculty related to the role
• Management of HR related matters for administrative staff
• Oversight of IT, marketing, communications, and alumni relations in the Faculty
• Responsible for health and safety matters in the Faculty
• Responsible for the Faculty risk management and business continuity strategies
• Oversight of space allocation in the Faculty

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Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree (or near completion) or equivalent in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, Psychiatry or a related social science.
• Demonstrable clinical research experience preferably in community based behavioural or psychotherapy research
• Demonstrable clinical or theoretical knowledge of evidence-based brief psychotherapies
• Demonstrable experience training non-mental health professionals such as nurses, social workers and/or lay counsellors
• Demonstrable experience working in HIV and awareness of antiretroviral (ART) adherence issues
• Demonstrable project management experience
• Organisational and logistical skills, including experience in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Computing skills appropriate for clinical research
• Verbal, written and reading fluency in English
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License and own reliable transport
• Ability to manage a team and work well within the team

Advantageous:

• Ability to work with or supervise staff working in the field of depression and ART adherence
• Demonstrable research experience related to data safety and monitoring in a clinical trial
• Experience using REDCap or other data management software
• Knowledge or awareness of biological measures of antiretroviral adherence
• Familiarity with UCT (or other tertiary institution) administration processes

Responsibilities:

• Project managing Project Sisonke: an RCT on the implementation and effectiveness of CBT-AD to improve ART adherence and depression in primary care.
• Supervising the study team comprising research assistants, nurses, and a part-time psychologist
• Teaching and supervising at a postgraduate level
• Liaising with project partners, government, and other stakeholders
• Liaising with internal UCT administration, communications, and finance systems in relation to project administration
• Assisting in securing the required permission to conduct the study with relevant government stakeholders
• Adapting and preparing study materials including manuals and worksheets
• Overseeing the recruitment and retention of participants
• Oversight of data collection
• Completing and submitting study forms and reports
• Managing project finances
• Report and manuscript writing
• Troubleshooting including resolving fieldwork and project-related problems as they arise

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Key responsibilities include:

• Provide technical leadership of the fuel cell MEA and catalyst research and technology development team to develop novel commercially viable products incorporating intellectual property generated by the team.
• Establish and lead the customizable MEA development from technology readiness levels, TRL 1 (concept) through TRL 6 (scale-up to lab prototype).
• Engage with industry and customers to understand market requirements and technical specifications and transfer these into technology development programmes and work plans.
• Integrate advanced technologies and South African innovations from R&D into future MEA products.
• Develop comprehensive local competence with the goal to contribute to and support domestic manufacturing in South Africa.
• Transfer internationally and locally recognized knowledge, skills and expertise to the HySA Community and provide mentorship to the HySA community.
• Assist with the business planning, the budgeting process and technical reporting requirements of all relevant projects.

Requirements for the position:

• MSc degree (or higher) in Engineering or closely relevant Science discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ relevant fuel cell industrial experience specifically in MEA and fuel cell development, at a mid-to-senior level.
• Proven track record of relevant experience in knowledge and understanding of PEMFC electrocatalyst and MEA development, preparation, fabrication, characterisation, and testing methodologies.
• Proven experience leading diverse technical teams in this field.
• Demonstrable ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders from academic, private and government sectors.
• Exceptional communication skills, customer service skills, project management skills, and relevant technical knowledge and skills.
• Ability to manage finances and be commercially oriented.

     The following will be advantageous:

• Experience in stack development.
• Research experience and sourcing funding.

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Requirements for the job:

• Masters degree in public health, health sciences, psychology, social sciences or related discipline
• Fluency in at least one additional South African language
• Demonstrable experience in conducting primary and secondary research
• Evidence of prior research publications and presentations at scientific conferences, including as lead author, suitable to career stage
• At least 3 years of non-degree related experience conducting social sciences or health research in low-resource settings, including field work with vulnerable groups.
• Demonstrable knowledge and/or experience in any of the following areas: maternal and child health, early childhood development, childhood disability, children’s participation (voice and agency), social sciences, violence against women and children, health systems and policy, implementation science, public health.
• Some experience in teaching and training at university, practitioner development, or community levels
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work both independently and experience working as part of multi- and/or interdisciplinary research teams
• An uncompromising attitude to meeting deadlines without sacrificing quality and possess a high level of honesty and integrity in managing research data.
• Experience in project management, including management of project funds and staff

The following will be advantageous:

• Experience in developing research policy briefs and other similar communication materials
• Experience in teaching / training and/or postgraduate supervision 
• Management of research grants including reporting to funders
• Previous experience with international, multi-partner research collaborations
• Experience in using research evidence to influence policy and practice
• Driver’s licence

Responsibilities:

• Carry out and lead/co-lead research projects linked to the CI’s mission and the core interdisciplinary research focus areas for the unit.
• Assist in the identification of research funding opportunities, development of grant proposals and reporting to funders, with support from the CI director and senior research staff.  
• Quantitative and/or qualitative data collection, including fieldwork, data management and analysis
• Translate research findings into journal articles, presentations, research/policy briefs, training materials, technical submissions or publications, including for the South African Child Gauge
• Assist with organising and facilitating workshops and other dissemination and engagement activities
• Contribute to teaching through student supervision, seminars and support with courses/ workshops/training offered by the Unit
• Assist with supervision and mentorship of more junior staff, interns and students
• Work with the PIs and administrators to ensure the smooth running of research tasks
• Participate in CI organisational administrative and strategic processes
• Travel to conduct field work or attend collaboration and dissemination meetings and/or conferences

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Requirements:

For Senior Lecturer:

• A doctoral degree or equivalent level of scholarship in a relevant field of Commercial Law;
• Lecturing experience in a relevant field of Commercial Law;
• Some record of postgraduate supervision;
• Record of publications in a relevant field of Commercial Law;
• Some evidence of academic administration; and
• Some record of socially responsive activities, public or professional service.

Responsibilities for Senior Lecturer include:

• Teaching relevant field of Commercial Law courses offered by the Department of Commercial Law as required by the Department, including service courses in Commercial Law to non-law students.
• Supervising students, including at postgraduate level.
• Maintaining a research profile and publication output commensurate for level of appointment.
• Contributing to Faculty and Department activities and administrative responsibilities appropriate to the level of appointment.
• Maintaining social responsive activities commensurate with the level of appointment.

For Associate Professor:

• A doctoral degree or equivalent level of scholarship in a relevant field of Commercial Law;
• Lecturing experience in a relevant field of Commercial Law;
• Demonstrable capacity and experience to supervise at a postgraduate level;
• A strong and consistent record of publications in a relevant field of Commercial Law appropriate to the level of Associate Professor;
• Evidence of academic and administrative leadership; and
• Strong track record of socially responsive activities, public or professional service.

For Professor:

• A doctoral degree or equivalent level of scholarship in a relevant field of Commercial Law;
• Extensive lecturing experience in a relevant field of Commercial Law;
• An established record of postgraduate supervision;
• A strong and consistent record of publications in a relevant field of Commercial Law appropriate to the level of Professor;
• Strong academic record and administrative leadership; and
• Strong track record of socially responsive activities, public or professional service.

Responsibilities for Associate Professor / Professor include:

• Teaching in a relevant field of Commercial Law courses offered by the Department of Commercial Law as required by the Department;
• Supervising graduate and postgraduate students;
• Maintaining a research profile and publication output commensurate for level of appointment;
• Contributing to Faculty and Department activities and administration responsibilities appropriate to the level of appointment; and
• Maintaining social responsive activities commensurate with the level of appointment.