Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Climate and Health Epidemiology (R818A) - Closing Date: 10 Janu[...]

ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH RESEARCH UNIT

JOHANNESBURG OFFICE

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.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Climate and Health Epidemiology

3 YEARS (Fixed Term)

The SAMRC’s Environment and Health Research Unit (E&HRU) requires an enthusiastic and suitably qualified Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The position is associated with a three-year research project CliMMetA (Climate, Muscle function and Metabolomics in Africa), funded by the Medical Research Foundation. This is a multi-site project across three countries - The Gambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. The individual will be jointly supervised by the study co-principal investigators from SAMRC in South Africa and the University of Bristol in the UK. To meet the requirements of this post, we require a person with a qualification in epidemiology/public health/biostatistics/medical statistics.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist with co-ordination of study activities.
2. Data processing, analysis, and writing scientific manuscripts.
3. Create research translation outputs such as policy briefs and media.

Requirements:

1. A PhD qualification in epidemiology/public health/biostatistics/medical statistics.
2. Excellent data analytical skills, with proficiency in STATA, R or similar.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
4. Code 8/10 driver’s license.

Advantageous:

1. Experience with geographical information systems (GIS).

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. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

The value for the fellowship is R350 000.00 to R400 000.00 per annum depending on experience and does not include benefits.

Closing date: 10 January 2025

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more details about the internship, get in touch directly with Asanda Lukozi by sending an email enquiry at asanda.lukozi@mrc.ac.za.

PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R818A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS.