Job Description

SAMRC South African Population Research Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN)(Durban)The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation's health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.Data Science InternshipINTERN (1 Post)Duration: One-Year ContractThe SAMRC extends an invite to graduates to apply and participate in an internship programme in the South African Population Research Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN)The SAMRC South African Population Research Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN) unit is recruiting for an intern (data scientist) to learn and contribute to the management, maintenance, and development of the Unit's data system. The incumbent of this internship will play a role in developing, implementing, and maintaining procedures and systems to curate the data contributed by the network of HDSS Nodes comprising SAPRIN and to enable the optimal use of this resource by data users, both internally to SAPRIN, and externally by the broader national and international scientific community.Min Qualification:

• A honours level qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Statistics or related discipline.

• Solid interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills (verbal and written)

• Ability to define, analyse and resolve problems.

• Willingness to learn.

Other criteria: Applicants must have basic knowledge of SQL, Statistical Analysis software e.g., SAS, Stata, R, and programming in Julia, Python or any other high-level language.Note that shortlisted candidates will undergo a competency test on the basic knowledge of the programs mentioned.Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC's Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.Remuneration will be in line with the salary scales for Interns.Closing date: 29 April 2024PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R 722A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.This website is optimised for secure, standards compliant web browsers. In order to view and use this website, you should use a web browser other than Internet Explorer.Options include: The latest version of 'Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera and Safari'

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