Researcher: Policy Advice

Stellenbosch University School for Data Science and Computational Thinking Researcher: Policy Advice (Job Level 8) (Fixed-term contract until 31 October 2027) (Stellenbosch Campus) Ref. SDR/340/1224 About the Policy Innovation Lab The Policy Innovation Lab advances the research and application of data science tools to improve policymaking in South Africa. We...

About the Policy Innovation LabThe Policy Innovation Lab at Stellenbosch University's School for Data Science and Computational Thinking is a pioneering research unit advancing the application of data science tools to enhance policymaking in South Africa.We collaborate with policymakers and societal actors to identify high-impact applications of data science...

About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced researcher to lead our work on optimising South Africa's policy advice system. As a Data Science Policy Advisor at Stellenbosch University, you will be responsible for initiating and managing research projects related to policy advice systems in collaboration with government agencies. Your key...

Stellenbosch University School for Data Science and Computational Thinking Researcher: Digital Transformation (Job Level 8) (Fixed-term contract until 31 October 2027) (Stellenbosch Campus) Ref. SDR/341/1224 About the Policy Innovation Lab The Policy Innovation Lab advances the research and application of data science tools to improve policymaking in South...

At Stellenbosch University, we are seeking a highly skilled Digital Transformation Research Lead to join our School for Data Science and Computational Thinking. This exciting opportunity will enable you to contribute to the advancement of data science tools in policymaking in South Africa.About the Policy Innovation LabThe Policy Innovation Lab is a leading...

Duties/Pligte- Initiating and managing research projects related to digital transformation in collaboration with government agencies, including developing research proposals, securing approvals, conducting quantitative research and data analysis, and publishing findings in reputable peer-reviewed journals.Contributing to the School's teaching offerings in...

Duties/Pligte Providing conceptual, strategic, and visionary leadership for the energy research team, with special reference to research that is aimed at publications; Publication of research in recognised, peer-reviewed journals, as well as in chapters of books; Developing joint research proposals with members of the energy research team and research...

Duties/Pligte - Providing conceptual, strategic, and visionary leadership for the energy research team, with special reference to research that is aimed at publications; - Publication of research in recognised, peer-reviewed journals, as well as in chapters of books; - Developing joint research proposals with members of the energy research team and research...

Duties/Pligte - Developing and implementing frameworks for the development, integration, standardisation, and review of HR strategies, policies, processes, and projects; - Providing expert advice and support to the HR directorate team on the development of aligned, area-specific strategies and policies, ensuring proper alignment and framing of HR documents...

Stellenbosch University seeks a highly organised and dynamic Operations, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to oversee the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of all Lab projects and manage the operational aspects of the Lab. This role combines programme management, M&E, research support, stakeholder engagement, and administrative tasks.About the Policy...

Duties/Pligte - Managing effective implementation of decisions from the Business School's Head of Research and Research Committee - Managing and integrating all research-related administrative functions, including the preparation and control of research budgets and other research funds, record keeping and reporting, as well as the collection and distribution...

Duties/Pligte - Contributing thought leadership to the Lifethroughwildlife programme. - Managing a regional governance and wildlife economy research programme, including research conceptualization, data standardisation, databases, and comparative analysis. - Supporting a CBNRM transformation strategy at anchor sites across southern Africa that includes (1)...

Duties/Pligte - Providing conceptual, strategic, and visionary research and knowledge leadership for the Southern African Resilience Academy, working in consultation with the GRP leadership, the SARChl in Social-Ecological Systems and Resilience, the PECS international project office, and other social-ecological systems and resilience research networks...

Our client is looking for a Senior Researcher within geochemistry. The incumbent will conduct research in the hydrogeological field as it relates to the geochemistry (or geology and chemistry) and understanding of hydrogeological impacts of land-use changes through hydrogeological assessments, including groundwater resource quality measures to enable/promote...

Duties/Pligte - Providing conceptual, strategic, and visionary leadership for CST under the theme of linkages between biodiversity, ecosystem services and the economy. - Leading the new AFD project, including: - Collaborating with CST researchers to conceptualise the project approach (especially in considering linkages between spatial biodiversity...

Duties/Pligte - Strategic leadership of research activities, including the development of research niche areas that align with national and/or international health priorities, research capacity building, funding opportunities, internationalisation; - Formulating and implementing University research policies; - Managing research quality assurance and...

Duties/Pligte - Managing fruit industry-funded (South Africa Wine, Citrus Research International and HORTGRO) soil water management research projects, as primary - or co-investigator. - Planning and conducting field research in soil water management and soil physical quality in fruit cropping systems. - Analysing, interpreting and presenting soil and plant...

Duties/Pligte- - Providing technical support related to formulating online questionnaires and the design and implementation of online teaching tools;- Conducting scoping reviews;- Scheduling and conducting interviews and/or focus group discussions, in person or virtually, as per requirements of research projects;- Assisting with the formulation of...

Initiate, conduct, coordinate and manage research projects in compliance with set standards, client needs and specifications within budget and on time. - Successful initiation/proposal and completion of research programmes/ projects contained in the business plan of the institute in line with the overall Corporate Program and Strategy of the ARC. -...

Duties/PligteIndependently designing, scheduling, conducting, and analysing - _in-vivo_ preclinical experiments (murine models) of TB infection and disease, including development and analysis of study protocols, developing appropriate endpoints and model consistency;Collaborating with scientists in the Division as appropriate to develop hypotheses, study...