Statistician / Senior Statistician

2 days ago

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

**BIOSTATISTICS UNIT**

**(DURBAN /PRETORIA /CAPE TOWN 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.

**STATISTICIAN / SENIOR STATISTICIAN**

**Two (2) Permanent Positions**

**Core Requirements**:

- Hold a MSc in statistics, biostatistics, or biometry; At least 3 years’ experience (Senior Statistician)/ 2 years’ experience(Statistician) in clinical and health research environment
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to undertake projects in Biostatistical methodology and applied Biostatistical research projects; or being a co-investigator or study statistician in Health-related projects.
- Evidence of strong academic background and peer-reviewed ISI publication record, with at least 3 ISI publications (Senior Statistician)/1 ISI publication (Statistician)
- Ability to communicate statistical concepts and information to non-statisticians in Health and Clinical Sciences.
- Evidence of strong teamwork to successfully work in a project team.

**Advantageous**:

- Experience working with epidemiology and public health research groups and centers.

A salary in the region of** R534 050** (Statistician - Seasoned)** or **R591 632** per annum **(Senior Statistician - Entry)** will be offered, cost-to-company, dependent on qualifications and research experience

**Closing date: 18 September 2024**

**PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R773A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.**

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