Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
4 weeks ago
Overview Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is an independent, transdisciplinary scientific research institute based across two campuses in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) in South Africa. AHRI’s research combines population, basic and translational, social, and clinical sciences to understand and intervene in the health and well-being of South African communities. AHRI works in partnership with local communities and South African academic, governmental, and other policy stakeholders and collaborates with over institutions globally. AHRI prioritises the training of the next generation of African scientists. The work lives of AHRI’s scientists, students and staff members are driven by our values: ubuntu, transformation, leadership, innovation, excellence and collaboration. Africa Health Research Institute seeks to appoint a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow. Responsibilities Acting as the lead scientific liaison for day-to-day oversight of research activities, including conducting and leading data analyses across the study components, financial reporting, etc. Supporting the design of data collection instruments, obtaining IRB approvals, analyzing associated data, writing manuscripts, and submitting these for peer reviewed publication Working with the research teams in Durban and Somkhele to support the implementation of study protocols and to monitor data collection and quality in the field Supervising, orienting, and training project students and staff who contribute to these efforts. Ability to manage virtual meetings and to travel as required to project sites is required Supporting capacity building at the project sites through presenting work to local stakeholders and research collaborators, providing guidance and mentorship to research staff involved in different aspects of the research project, and engaging stakeholders at the study sites and globally in dissemination of the project findings Requirements A doctoral degree in a relevant field which may include but is not limited to clinical psychology, medical anthropology, or statistics / bioinformatics. Other desirable qualifications include : Record of scholarly publication, including first-authored scientific journal articles. Expertise in research design and data analysis, including any of the following: clinical trials, grounded theory, systematic reviews, etc. Demonstrated track record engaging in fieldwork, involving meeting with stakeholders including adolescent study participants, clinicians, community members, and researchers. Experience working in or collaborating with researchers in mental health and HIV. Prior supervision of research team or coordination of research activities in low- and middle-income settings. Current knowledge of mental health problems and services in South Africa. For more info: #J-18808-Ljbffr
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