Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Climate and Health Epidemiology

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa South African Medical Research Council (MRC) Full time

**ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH RESEARCH UNIT**

**(JOHANNESBURG 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.

**Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Climate and Health Epidemiology**

**3 YEARS (Fixed Term)**

The SAMRC’s Environment and Health Research Unit (E&HRU) requires an enthusiastic and suitably qualified Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The position is associated with a three-year, research project CliMMetA (Climate, Muscle function and Metabolomics in Africa), funded by the Medical Research Foundation. This is a multi-site project across three countries - The Gambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. The individual will be jointly supervised by the study co-principal investigators from SAMRC in South Africa and the University of Bristol in the UK. To meet the requirements of this post, we require a person with a qualification in epidemiology/public health/biostatistics/medical statistics.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist with co-ordination of study activities
- Data processing, analysis and writing scientific manuscripts
- Create research translation outputs such as policy briefs and media

**Requirements**:

- A PhD qualification in epidemiology/public health/biostatistics/medical statistics
- Excellent data analytical skills, with proficiency in STATA or R
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Code 8/10 driver’s license

**Advantageous**:

- Experience with geographical information systems (GIS)

The value for the fellowship is** R350 000.00** to **R400 000.00**per annum depending on experience and does not include benefits

**Closing date: 19 February 2025**

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