Senior Researchers

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa HSRC Recruitment Full time

**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 Council Act of 2008.

The Equitable Education and Economies (EEE) division undertakes research to transform educational outcomes and increase economic participation. It recognises that education and the economy have long been linked, and conducts research to understand educational performance and improve learning outcomes, and to interrogate social, spatial and structural obstacles to economic participation.

The Dynamics of Agrofood Systems and Innovation (DASI) sub-unit within EEE, is currently undertaking a series of research projects on the global **_'One Food' _**initiative and the**_ Agrarian Rural Household Economy _**study.**_ _**This workstream promotes a holistic approach to agrofood value chains with a focus on equitable quality of life and human wellbeing outcomes. Targeting adequate food and nutrition for all, this research contributes to ecological and transformative food production, trade and distribution without harming the environment and carbon emissions. As part of this stream of research, DASI is looking to appoint 4 x Senior Researchers for a period of one (1) year with an interest in economics research. The successful incumbents can be based in either the HSRC’s Cape Town or Pretoria based offices.

**Senior Researchers (4 positions)**

**One (1) year, Fixed Term contract**

**Ref. No: EEE SR 09/2023**

**Minimum Requirements**:

- A Master’s degree in Economics or in a related social sciences field (substantial progress on a PhD in Economics will be distinct advantage);
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Appropriate quantitative analytical skills;
- A sound academic record;
- Willingness to learn through hands on engagement in a variety of research projects;
- Intellectual and personal integrity, a well-developed work ethic, and drive;
**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Key Responsibilities for these key research positions**
- Work with a professional research team on all aspects of policy orientated research, including conceptualisation, data collection and analysis, and participation in dissemination of findings;
- Assist with the submission of research proposals for ethical review;
- Conduct and organise literature reviews and other secondary data searches;
- Undertake qualitative and quantitative fieldwork;
- Conduct descriptive and inferential analysis of quantitative data;
- Assist with project management tasks in the research environment;
- Contribute to the preparation of peer reviewed academic journal articles, research reports, study protocols, presentations, manuscripts and research grant proposals; and
- Participate in structured research trainee mentoring and capacity development activities.

The HSRC offers attractive, market-related packages depending on qualifications and experience.

**Applications should include**:

- A cover letter of motivation indicating your suitability for the position.
- A detailed CV which should clearly indicate your highest qualification; an indication of your quantitative and qualitative research experience; your fieldwork experience (not related to your degree) and details of your citizenship.

Please note that applicants may be required to make a presentation pertaining to these positions.

**Application Instructions**:

- Attachments must be less than 1MB (here is an on-screen option to resize);
- The Neptune system will only allow you to upload 1 attachment. **Please ensure that all documents are merged into 1 file before uploading.**
- The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of its staff complement who are SA Citizens, black, female or disabled._

**The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.**

**APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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