Specialist Statistician

BIOSTATISTICS UNIT

(DURBAN/PRETORIA/CAPE TOWN OFFICE)

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.

The organisation prides itself on three core values:
being pioneering, striving for excellence and working collaboratively.

SPECIALIST STATISTICIAN
Permanent Position

Core Requirements:

• Hold a PhD in statistics, biostatistics, or biometry; at least 5 years' experience in clinical and health research environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to undertake and lead research projects in Biostatistical methodology and applied Biostatistical research project; or being a coinvestigator or study statistician in Healthrelated project.
• Evidence of strong academic background and peerreviewed ISI publication record in Biostatistics or book chapters, with at least 2 as first author in ISI journals
• Ability to interact with relevant stakeholders on statistical issues at the Health and Epidemiological project levels for research translation.
• At least a National recognition in the field of Biostatistics.
• Thorough knowledge of statistical methodology in Health and Expertise in a specialized field of Biostatistics.
• Ability to communicate statistical concepts and information to nonstatisticians in Health and Clinical Sciences.
• Evidence of strong teamwork to successfully work in a project team.
• Evidence to mentor, motivate and teach statistical science and technical staff.
• Ability to generate funding from project managed from statistical perspective or as a health project statistician.
• Experience in mentoring and building capacity in the discipline; contributing to transformation initiatives.

Advantageous:

• At least 7 years' experience in clinical and health research environments
• Evidence of managerial training and /or experience

A salary in the region of R will be offered, cost-to-company, dependent on qualifications and research experience.

Closing date: 14 August 2023

PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R625A) 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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