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  • Posted: Dec 13, 2024
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  • UCT is one of the leading higher education institutions on the African continent and has a tradition of academic excellence that is respected worldwide. Situated on spectacular Devil’s Peak, it is Africa’s oldest and foremost university. Three worldwide rankings have placed UCT among the world’s top 200 institutions, the only African university to have...
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    Research Officer (Lecturer) (MASHA)

    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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    Director of Operations, Dean's Office, Faculty of Humanities

    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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    Senior Research Officer (HIV MHRU)

    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 Technology Specialist: HySA Catalysis ,Chemical Engineering (EBE)

    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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    Research Officer, Children's Institute

    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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    Professor/ Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer: Department of Commercial Law (Law)

    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.

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