Phd Research Trainee

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa HSRC Recruitment Full time

Job Advert Summary:


In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Port Elizabeth and Pretoria.

Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.


The Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (CeSTII) is a specialist research centre within the Human Sciences Research Council that is dedicated to producing policy relevant research and statistical analysis in the domain of science, technology and innovation.

CeSTII has a vision to be a thought and practice leader, as well as, an acknowledged site of excellence in its field and aims to consolidate its position as a value-adding component of South Africa's national innovation system.


CeSTII seeks to appoint one PhD Research Intern who has studied and has an interest in the field of science, technology and innovation measurement.

The appointment is for a period of three years. The successful incumbent will be based in Cape Town.

PhD Research Trainee Three (3) year Contract

Ref:
PhD Intern CeSTII 01/2024

Minimum Requirements:

  • Applicants must be in possession of a master's degree in a field closely related to the study of science, technology and innovation measurement, and should be registered for, or about to register for, a PhD with a registered South African University.
  • Experience in and understanding of the concepts of the National System of Innovation will be an added advantage.
  • Sound knowledge of data management and data analysis or statistical skills will be very
  • A sound academic
  • Twothree years' experience in the preparation of research reports and manuscripts for publication, whilst having peerreviewed articles in recognized journals will be
  • Experience in communicating survey findings at
  • Curiosity, enthusiasm, and interest in a research career that includes working with statistics and data
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment, good communication and leadership skills are
  • Proficiency in or working experience with some or all of the following programmes: MS Access, Excel, Word, SPSS, STATA, NVivo/Atlas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Working as required on all aspects of the National Survey of Research and Experimental Development (R&D), other projects, and analysis of resultant survey and other
  • Writing reports, fact sheets, and policy briefs from survey work and other projects.
  • Making demonstrable progress towards the achievement of a Doctoral
  • Producing peerreviewed research articles that appear in accredited
  • Writing up research results for workshops/conferences/presentations.
  • Developing own personal academic competencies through formal and informal training
  • Assisting in organising and facilitating stakeholder workshops and other stakeholder
  • Assisting in drafting proposals for funding
  • Compilation of all specific duties and deliverables assigned in an individual performance
- based

The HSRC offers attractive, market-related packages depending on qualifications and experience.

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The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of its South African senior managers, research leaders and support staff who are black, female or disabled.


The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of its South African senior managers, research leaders and support staff who are black, female or disabled.

THE HSRC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO NOT MAKE AN APPOINTMENT APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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