Job Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: . Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

Duties and responsibilities:
Provide statistical consultation (from planning to reporting, including performing statistical analysis) for student and staff research projects in the faculty.
Identify and utilise opportunities for more advanced statistical analyses.
Supervise postgraduate students in Biostatistics.
Conduct and disseminate research in conference presentations and accredited journal publications.
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in statistics and research methodology.
Participate in departmental activities and serve on university committees as required.
Contribute to strategic planning of statistical teaching and consultation in the faculty.

Inherent requirements:
PhD on NQF Level 10 in Biostatistics or equivalent degree with emphasis on Statistics.
At least three (3) years of consultation experience in a research environment.
At least three (3) years of statistical programming experience.
Experience in SAS or R Programming.
Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience.
Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
Proven experience in supervision of graduated masters degree students.
Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer reviewed national and international accredited scientific journals.
Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.

Recommendations:
Research experience in a health environment.
Exposure to research ethics.
Knowledge of an additional official South African language.

Required competencies:
Results orientated:
- The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
Strategic thinking:
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
Business acumen:
- Proficient in using MS Office.
Leading:
- The ability to lead, take charge of situations and offer opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
Building coalitions:
- The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
- The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.

Required Documents

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.
A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
A copy of your drivers license (if applicable).
Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties:
1 June 2024.

Closing date:
24 March 2024.

Salary:
The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9810 or email or Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 7659/ 9813/ 9814/ for assistance.

General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at :

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position.

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