SAMRC Senior Scientist (Seasoned) – Specialist Scientist (Entry) 2024
Senior Scientist (Seasoned) – Specialist Scientist (Entry)
Cochrane South Africa (CSA)
Cape Town Office
Two year contract post
The SAMRC’s Cochrane South Africa unit seeks to appoint either a Senior Scientist (Seasoned) or Specialist Scientist (Entry) who will play a key role in the management and research for the Clinical Trials platforms including the Pan African Clinical Trials Registry and the South African Clinical Trials Registry.
Core Requirements:
For the lower level
- A Masters degree in the Health Sciences
- Masters degree with two years working towards your PhD would be advantageous
- Evidence of independent publications
- At least 3 years’ research experience post M-degree and national recognition
For the higher level
- A PhD in the Health Sciences or MBChB plus a specialist qualification
- At least 5 years’ research experience
- An extensive publication record and international recognition, together with greater experience in supervising staff and generating grant funding
- A track record of conducting research in public health, clinical epidemiology or evidence-based healthcare is a requirement
- Clinical trial research experience would be an advantage
A salary in the region of ZAR 631,000 per annum (lower level) or ZAR 691 000 per annum (upper level), cost-to-company will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
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.
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The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment.
Closing date: 30 June 2024
Should no feedback be received within 30 days of the closing date,
kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.