Junior Researcher post

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Wits University Full time

Brief Description

The GCRO seeks to appoint a flexible, multi-skilled Junior Researcher to be part of the Understanding Quality of Life research theme.
For this post, we are looking for:
Applicants with a master's qualification, or in exceptional cases an Honour's with considerable relevant experience and evidence of progress towards attaining a master's degree. A candidate with expertise in data management of large-scale quantitative datasets. A candidate with the ability to analyse quantitative data using SPSS, Stata or R and present results. Demonstrable experience with advanced statistical analysis and knowledge of a GIS application will be an advantage. An applicant interested in pursuing scientific research in the field of quality-of-life studies. An applicant with the ability to conceptualise own research topics using existing quantitative datasets. A candidate with interest in, and ideally some prior work experience in, household-based survey management and / or project management. A Junior Researcher is broadly equivalent to a university Junior Lecturer and a competitive remuneration package at that level is available. The successful candidate will be awarded a five-year contract.

General information

If you have any further queries, please address them to: The Executive Director, GCRO, Private Bag 3, Wits 2050 or e-mailed to .Detailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional Details

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