Job Description

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate qualification in health-related discipline and postgraduate (Masters or higher) qualification in public health/biostatistics/bioinformatics/data or computer science
• Experience working in a health research setting
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English
• Intermediate/advanced computer skills including statistical analysis and data visualisation tools
• Experience with analysis of large biomedical datasets, including use of bioinformatic and machine learning algorithms (advantageous)
• Track-record of first and second authorship on scientific manuscripts
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to use initiative and facilitate change
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated understanding of issues within a cross-cultural environment
• Interest in mentoring junior trainees and staff

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Liaise with international and national study collaborators
• Perform data analyses utilising clinical and large biomedical datasets under the supervision of the Units data team, generated from a paediatric TB diagnostics cohort
• Provide manuscript writing support for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Attend meetings/trainings/courses as required
• Perform other research-related duties as assigned

Additional Information:

• 12-month fixed term contract
• Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Position will be based at the Red Cross Childrens Hospital, Rondebosch, Cape Town

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint.
The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd.*Please Note: This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.

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