Data Science Internship

2 weeks ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa South African Medical Research Council (MRC) Full time

SAMRC South African Population Research Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN)

(Durban)


The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation's health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research.

It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.

Data Science Internship

INTERN (1 Post)

Duration:
One-Year Contract


The SAMRC South African Population Research Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN) unit is recruiting for an intern (data scientist) to learn and contribute to the management, maintenance, and development of the Unit's data system.

The incumbent of this internship will play a role in developing, implementing, and maintaining procedures and systems to curate the data contributed by the network of HDSS Nodes comprising SAPRIN and to enable the optimal use of this resource by data users, both internally to SAPRIN, and externally by the broader national and international scientific community.


Min Qualification:

  • A honours level qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Statistics or related discipline.
  • Solid interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills (verbal and written)
  • Ability to define, analyse and resolve problems.
  • Willingness to learn.

Other criteria:

Applicants must have basic knowledge of SQL, Statistical Analysis software e.g., SAS, Stata, R, and programming in Julia, Python or any other high-level language.

Remuneration will be in line with the salary scales for Interns.

Closing date: 29 April 2024

PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R 722A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
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