Post-doctoral Fellow

2 weeks ago


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

Job Advert Summary:


The Human and Social Capabilities research programme within the HSRC employs a multi-disciplinary group of social scientists and public health specialists who conduct numerous empirical and policy-related studies each year, three-quarters of which are donor-funded.


The Human and Social Capabilities division conducts transdisciplinary, intersectional, policy and programme-relevant research to improve health, well-being and promote a socially just and cohesive society.

HSC is looking to appoint one suitably qualified person to take on the responsibilities of a Post-Doctoral Fellow. The successful incumbents will be based in the HSRC either Durban; Pretoria or Cape Town office.

Post-Doctoral Fellow - 1 Identity and Belonging

3 year contract

(

REF:
HSC - Post-Doc 1701/2023)


Minimum Requirements:

  • A doctorate in Social sciences (such as among others sociology, psychology, humanities or anthropology) or Public Health (obtained not more than 5 years previously);
  • Recognisable expertise in one of the priority research areas of the identity and belonging unit within HSC;
  • A sound grounding in diverse research methods (mix methods and experience with biostatics will be a recommendation) and related theoretical debates along with strong conceptual competencies in the area of specialisation;
  • Willingness and ability to engage in grant/proposal writing for research funding;
  • Intellectual and personal integrity, imagination and drive along with the ability and enthusiasm to engage as a team player in large scale multidisciplinary research;
  • A strong user orientation, based on a commitment to propoor social research that makes a difference.
  • Proficiency in or working experience with some of the following data software packages: _STATA, Epi Info, SPSS, Nvivo, AtlasTI or other relevant statistical packages_
  • Previous experience conducting HIV and gender research or mental health research or the intersection between covid19 and HIV or social aspects of covid19 or studies on identity and marginalization or displacement and belonging research or sexual reproductive health research or genderbased violence and populationbased research, will be an advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Contributing to the sustainable growth of the research programme portfolio;
  • Publishing scholarly journal articles;
  • Supporting the development of contacts and relationships with colleagues in academic institutions, government organizations and the wider research community;
  • Supporting effective participation in multidisciplinary research teams and partnerships;
  • Assisting in delivering research within specified budgets and to deadline;
  • Assisting in mentoring interns and research assistants;
  • Supporting initiatives to promote the strategic objectives of the HSRC;
  • Contributing to discussion in HSRC and HSCwide activities.


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