Phd Research Trainee

2 weeks ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa HSRC Recruitment Full time

Job Advert Summary:


The focus of the Science in Society unit is to undertake research about the science/society interface, and to generate knowledge resources and tools to build the HSRC's impact capabilities.

Knowledge resources include databases, research outputs, expertise, and new ideas about impact and engaged research/scholarship in the social sciences and humanities.

The unit undertakes both research and praxis, which form a mutually reinforcing knowledge and skills base. Research requires a multi-disciplinary approach that encompasses, inter-alia, scholarship related to impact assessment, the research/policy nexus, and science communication.

Praxis includes the development of policy briefs, the translation of research evidence into accessible multi-modal formats, qualitative evidence synthesis, tools, practices and frameworks for impact.

A 3 Year contract to be based in Cape Town or Pretoria

Minimum Requirements:

Key Requirements:

  • Possession of a Master's degree in social science, natural sciences or any other appropriate Master's degree;
  • Registration with, or about to register for a PhD with a recognised South African University;
  • Experience in and understanding of the concepts of research impact, engaged research/scholarship, science and technology policy, science communication, and the public understanding of science;
  • Domain knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence would be advantageous
  • Good knowledge of data management, and qualitative and/or quantitative analysis skills;
  • A sound academic record;
  • 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; and
  • Proficiency in or working experience with some or all of the following programmes: Atlas Ti, NVIVO and MS Office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Working as required on all aspects of work in the areas of research impact, engaged research/scholarship, science and technology policy, science communication, and the public understanding of science
  • Searching for relevant literature, writing up literature reviews for projects
  • Conducting analysis and writing up research results for workshops/conferences/presentations;
  • Producing peerreviewed research articles that appear in accredited journals;
  • Writing reports, fact sheets and policy briefs from survey work and other projects;
  • Making demonstrable progress towards the achievement of a Doctoral degree;
  • Developing their own personal academic competencies through formal and informal training activities; and
  • Compilation of all specific duties and deliverables assigned in an individual performance based contract.

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