Postdoctoral Research Scientist

8 hours ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Africa Health Research Institute Africa Health Research Institute Full time
Job Title: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is a leading research institution in South Africa, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of communities through innovative research and collaboration.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading research activities, designing data collection instruments, analyzing data, and publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead scientific liaison for day-to-day oversight of research activities, including conducting and leading data analyses, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with research protocols.
  • Support the design of data collection instruments, obtain IRB approvals, analyze associated data, write manuscripts, and submit them for peer-reviewed publication.
  • Work with research teams in Durban and Somkhele to support the implementation of study protocols and monitor data collection and quality in the field.
  • Supervise, orient, and train project students and staff who contribute to these efforts, and manage virtual meetings and travel to project sites as required.
  • Support capacity building at project sites through presenting work to local stakeholders and research collaborators, providing guidance and mentorship to research staff, and engaging stakeholders in dissemination of project findings.
Requirements:
  • Doctoral degree in a relevant field, such as clinical psychology, medical anthropology, or statistics/bioinformatics.
  • Record of scholarly publication, including first-authored scientific journal articles.
  • Expertise in research design and data analysis, including clinical trials, grounded theory, systematic reviews, and other relevant methods.
  • Demonstrated track record of engaging in fieldwork, involving meeting with stakeholders, including adolescent study participants, clinicians, community members, and researchers.
  • Experience working in or collaborating with researchers in mental health and HIV.
  • Prior supervision of research teams or coordination of research activities in low- and middle-income settings.
  • Current knowledge of mental health problems and services in South Africa.

Africa Health Research Institute is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and experienced researcher looking for a challenging opportunity, please submit your application.



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