Senior Research Specialist

**Job Advert Summary**: In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’, the Research Divisions, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, and Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research...

**Are you a researcher looking for an exciting next step in your career? Do you enjoy working on high profile global accounts within the FMCG industry?** We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated and passionate individual to join our South African team as a **Senior Research Executive** to be based in our Durban (Umhlanga) office. **What we do here...

**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...

Prof. Thumbi Ndung’u’s laboratory at the Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is looking for a motivated Research Laboratory Technician to work in a basic research laboratory focusing on immunology and virology of HIV infection in the BSL2 and BSL3 laboratory. She/he will focus primarily on flow cytometry, cell sorting and tissue culture. Other...

**Job Advert Summary**: The Public Health Societies and Belonging Research Division 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 Public Health Societies and Belonging Research Division...

Are you a skilled Research and Development Design Specialist with a passion for innovation and a desire to work on cutting-edge projects? Our client is seeking an experienced individual with a BSc Degree in Mechanical or Electronic Engineering to join their team. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new products and...

**HIV AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES RESEARCH UNIT** **(DURBAN 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. **PAEDIATRICIAN (SPECIALIST CLINICIAN...

**Vacancy: Research Officer** **Description**: **Minimum Requirements**: - Minimum of an Honours degree (advanced progress with Master’s degree recommended) - Minimum of one year working in a research environment - Evidence of past research proposal writing - Good grasp of research language and processes, high level written and verbal communication...

**Job Advert Summary**: The Human and Social Capabilities (HSC) 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. **Minimum Requirements**: **Key Requirements for the...

**Vacancy: Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Knowledge Officer (MERK officer)** **Description**: **Minimum Requirements**: - Minimum of a Post Graduate (Honours/Masters) degree (Preferably in Research in Early Childhood Development) - Relevant Monitoring and Evaluation certificate - 5-10 years’ experience in a similar role - Experience in conducting...

**Job Advert Summary**: The Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES) is a research division within the HSRC and employs a multi-disciplinary group of social scientists who conduct numerous empirical and policy-related studies. The DCES division is looking to appoint suitably qualified professionals to take on the position of Senior Research...

**The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to employment equity with the intention** **to promote representatively within the institution. Preference will be given to applicants from** **designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan** **COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES** **SENIOR LECTURER** **DISCIPLINE OF DEVELOPMENT...

**Overview of Duties** - Assist senior researcher and his team with experiments, quality control and data verification - Ordering of reagents and inventory keeping - Undertake general sample processing of HIV positive blood samples - Freezing and cataloguing of cells - Develop specific laboratory experiments and analytical tools - Review of Standard...

**Overview of Duties** - Develop a longitudinal plan for projects and key milestones to be achieved within the contract period of the grants. - Coordinate communication, including regular scientific meetings, with co-Investigators and stake holders. - Prepare scientific outputs including conference presentations and scientific papers for peer reviewed...

We have several exciting roles in leading wealth management and insurance brokers in the Durban area. Positions available: - Commercial and Personal Lines Underwriter - Short term Claims Consultant - Corporate Benefit Specialist - Medical Aid Specialist - Broker Assistant/Administrator - Paraplanning manager **Requirements**: - Completed Matric or...

The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is seeking a Biorepository Laboratory Technician to join the Clinical Laboratory department. The Laboratory Technician will form part of the Biorepository team and work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team in the Clinical Laboratory of AHRI. The incumbent will be required to perform various laboratory-based...

Central Durban, KwaZulu-Natal - Education **Academic Specialist - IT (JB3273)** **Central Durban, KwaZulu-Natal** R40 000 - R45 000 CTC per month (Negotiable depending on experience) **Duration**: 12-month Fixed Term Contract - Tertiary education distance learning provider requires the expertise of an experienced IT Academic to offer guidance in academia,...

My client seeks a REGISTERED SCIENTIST - PR NAT SCI, ENVIORNMENTAL SPECIALIST/MANAGER WORK IN DURBAN or REMOTELY for this well established consultancy as a Senior Environmental Consultant. See requirements below: ONLY PROFESSIONALLY REGISTERERD NATURAL SCIENTISTS WILL BE CONSIDERED: **WORK?** **JOB REQUIREMENTS**: - **Minimum 8 years of consulting...

The Software Asset Management Specialist in the Games Global Software Asset Management team, will manage software licenses from planning to retirement across a wide range of platforms, to reduce the total cost of ownership while maintaining agreed-upon service levels. You will evaluate the software licensing needs for the organization and actively track...

The Technical Specialist: User Technology - will act in a tactical and operational role within the Enterprise IT team. The role will entail the research, management, configuration and testing of the latest IT hardware in the end user compute segment. The role shall also be responsible for research into the latest technological advancements in the Mobile...