Assistant Research Officer

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:

- Research/intern student support activities;
- Managing the administration and progress of medical biological scientists’ internship according to the HPCSA curriculum;
- The scientific editing of postgraduate projects and preparing research related documents and communications from RBL;
- Liaising with appropriate UP Faculty Departments (e.g. Ethical committee) to support postgraduate and laboratory research projects;
- Assisting in the theoretical and practical training of students;
- Compiling reports for student internship progress & departmental research outputs;
- Arranging monthly appointments with biostatistician, as well as ad hoc meetings with external researchers/companies;
- Compiling and updating of the Departmental Research Plan, database design and data capturing for departmental research staff when requested;
- Collating and quality controlling of departmental annual research outputs onto UPRIMS (InfoEd Research Management System) and resolving problems with the Research Office;
- General & Financial Administration;
- Managing requisitions/purchase orders/payments via PeopleSoft;
- Keeping track of research cost point funds, processing general claims and conference advances on PeopleSoft;
- Monitoring and managing administration of grants, scholarships and donations;
- Overseeing and invoicing research funds/budgets and generate financial reports;
- Organising conferences for visiting lecturers or researchers;
- Assisting in the administration of UP assets and IT equipment;
- Assisting with annual ART procedural cost/patient calculations for Unit's budget related to UP funds and IT and capital equipment budget.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- BSc (Hons) degree in Medical Cell Biology/Human Physiology/Reproductive Biology with specialization in either Cell Physiology/Reproduction;
- HPCSA Independent practice qualification as a medical biological scientist in Reproductive Biology;
- Two years’ experience post Honours graduation, in a medical academic laboratory.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of human assisted reproduction;
- Proficiency in working with UP policies and the PeopleSoft system;
- Proficient computer skills, especially in sourcing e-books and research literature;
- Advanced scientific writing, communication and grammatical editing abilities;
- Proficiency in administrative organisation and surveys;
- Ability to engage with postgraduate interns/students for research teaching/training in reproductive biology.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

- MSc degree in Reproductive Biology.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 31.25% of the applicable monthly premium.
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
- Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 12 April 2023.
- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._
- The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._

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