Phd Research Trainee

2 months ago

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa HSRC Recruitment Full time

**Job Advert Summary**:
The Public Health, Societies and Belonging research programme within the HSRC employs a multi-disciplinary group of social scientists and public health specialists who conduct numerous empirical and policy-related studies each year, three-quarters of which are donor-funded. The Public Health, Societies and Belonging division conducts transdisciplinary, intersectional, policy and programme-relevant research to improve health, well-being and promote a socially just and cohesive society.

PHSB has offices in Pretoria, Cape Town and, Pietermaritzburg. The division seeks to appoint a PhD intern to join a dynamic team of researchers and administrators in the HSRC community. The incumbent will be based in Pietermaritzburg.

**PhD RESEARCH INTERN**

**Location: Pietermaritzburg**

**Ref: HSC PhD Intern 10/2024**

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Applicants must be in possession of a Master’s degree in the Social Sciences or Public Health and be registered for the appropriate higher degree either with a recognised South African or equivalent.
- A sound grounding in research methods and previous experience in research and data analysis will be a strong recommendation
- Requisite computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, SPSS, STATA, ATLAS-ti or similar programme)
- Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
In addition to being registered for a PhD degree at a recognised South African university and currently working on their degrees, or eligible for registration at a recognised South African university, research interns are required to participate in all aspects of the research process as they work with other staff on different research projects.

Among other duties, they will participate in the following activities under supervision:

- Support the research and research-related work of the HSC Programme
- Assist with the conceptualisation and execution of research projects
- Assist with the formulation of research questions and writing proposals
- Assist with the submission of research proposals for ethical review
- Collection and analysis of data
- Writing up of research results, research reports and manuscripts for publication
- Presenting at conferences
- Management or supervision of research projects

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