Research Director

2 months ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa HSRC Recruitment Full time
Research Director Opportunity

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) is seeking a highly qualified Research Director to join its Equitable Education and Economies (EEE) division. This is a permanent contract position based in Cape Town, Sweetwaters, or Pretoria.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Economics or Education and extensive policy-relevant research experience. They will be responsible for leading research initiatives to transform educational outcomes and increase economic participation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead research projects to understand educational performance and improve learning outcomes
  • Interrogate social, spatial, and structural obstacles to economic participation
  • Develop and implement policy-relevant research strategies

Requirements:

  • PhD in Economics or Education
  • Extensive policy-relevant research experience
  • Strong knowledge of economic and educational policy

The HSRC is a leading research institution in South Africa, and this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to its mission of delivering social science that makes a difference.


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