Senior Research Assistant

8 months ago


Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full time

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 transcripts and coding related to qualitative research projects;- Managing the daily activities of research projects, including procurement;- Maintaining the research group website and social media pages;- Liaising with collaborators and funders, and providing assistance where necessary;- Writing draft articles and updating SOP's;- Assisting researchers with literature searches;- Performing all duties within the context of the Mission, Vision and Values Statement of Stellenbosch University.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes- A relevant Master's degree in bioethics (MBChB or equivalent);- Experience with human (qualitative / quantitative) research;- Experience with online research and data analysis - Atlas/NVivo;- Demonstrated expertise in advanced writing and editing skills;- Demonstrated experience and expertise with MS office and statistical software use;- The ability to multitask and work under pressure;- Excellent interpersonal abilities, including communication, strong client orientation and organisational skills;- A strong sense of responsibility and eagerness to learn;- Initiative, the ability to prioritise work, and to work independently;- Accuracy with completion of assignments and tasks;- Proper time management;- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling- PhD or equivalent;- Experience in a higher education environment;- Language proficiency in Afrikaans and/or isiXhosa;- Familiarity with SU's plagiarism policy,


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