Job Description

ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH RESEACH UNIT(DURBAN/CAPE TOWN/JOHANNESBURG/PRETORIA)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.Specialist Scientist (E)Duration: 3-year ContractThe South African Medical Research Council, Environment and Health Research Unit (EHRU) requires a suitably qualified and experienced Research Coordinator. This position falls under the EHRU's Programme for Climate Change and Human Health. Applicants should have a keen interest in research related to environmental or public health.This position aligns with two large projects being carried out by the Climate Change and Human Health Programme team. These projects focus on climate change, air pollution and health. Specific skills required include scientific writing and preparing journal publications, temperature and air pollution data analysis and interpretation and, knowledge and experience with using R software.To cover the multifaceted aspects of the post, we require an energetic person with a strong theoretical and practical background / experience in environmental health.Responsibilities:

• Publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals.
• To apply for research funding from national and international stakeholders.
• To supervise/co-supervise postgraduate students (Master's and PhD).
• Principal investigator (PI) and Co-PI on research projects.
• Review for international peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Review research grants and abstracts for conferences.
• Give special (invited) talks at national/ international conferences or seminars.
• Oral presentations.
• Effectively manage, train and develop students and staff.
• Assist with the management of the EHRU and involvement in SAMRC administrative/community engagement processes.
• To advance transformation by mentoring and building capacity in accordance with the SAMRC's Employment Equity Plan
• To develop, implement and monitor progress of the Transformation Strategy of the Unit.

Core Requirements

• PhD in field epidemiology, environmental science or medical / health sciences
• 2 years working experience of environmental health issues within a research institute or related environment.
• 2 years project management experience within environmental health
• A minimum of 5 peer reviewed ISI journal articles, 3 as first author.
• PI on a research project and working on 1 other project
• 2 oral presentations at international conferences.

Advantageous:

• 2 years in a research environment, research fieldwork, data analysis, data collection, report and article writing

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.A salary in the region of R 1 086 914 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.Closing Date: 10 July 2024PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R 743A) 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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