Senior Research Specialist

2 weeks ago


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

Job Advert Summary:

Minimum Requirements:

Key Requirements:

  • A doctorate in the social sciences
  • 7 years' experience as a senior academic
  • Experience with applied research and policy analysis
  • Experience in one of the following research or practice areas of the

Impact Centre:
engaged research, research impact, science communication, the public understanding of science, innovation systems and evidence-informed policy and practice

  • At least 10 publications, some sole/firstauthored, at least one international
  • Some fundraising experience
  • Intellectual and personal integrity, imagination, and drive.
  • A strong user orientation, based on a commitment to social research that makes a difference.
  • The ability and enthusiasm to lead research and practice teams involved in largescale multidisciplinary projects, to manage team members, and to mentor and train junior researchers; and

Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, manage and implement research projects in the Impact Centre
  • Support and coordinate teams across the HSRC in longterm research projects
  • Build and support scholarship and a community of practice around engaged research
  • Advise and mentor HSRC colleagues on engaged research methodologies and approaches
  • Deliver highquality results and reports within budget and deadline.
  • Communicate research findings and publish in peer reviewed journals.
  • Supervise and mentor junior researchers.


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