Associate Researcher.3.01

University Of The Witwatersrand; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Of The Witwatersrand is seeking an ASSOCIATE RESEARCHER to lead various research tasks in health sciences. The role encompasses field work, data management, and contributions to publications, requiring a master's degree and robust research experience. Candidates will support mental health research and present findings at conferences, playing a crucial part in advancing academic knowledge and practice.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Health Sciences, preferably in Public Health, Epidemiology, Psychology, or Mental Health.
• Strong interest in mental health research and research experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and experience with data quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field work including participant recruitment and consenting.
• Manage and analyze data, draft and publish research papers and abstracts.
• Attend and present at relevant local and international conferences.

Skills

Research experience

Data management

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in health sciences

Job description

Join to apply for the ASSOCIATE RESEARCHER.3.01 role at University of the Witwatersrand.This position involves field work including participant recruitment and consenting, equipment management, training on measurement techniques, ensuring project timelines are met, financial and project administration, data collection (in field and onsite), data management, data analysis, and drafting and writing abstracts and papers for publication.

The successful candidate will also attend and present at relevant local and international conferences.ResponsibilitiesAttend collaborator meetingsQuality controlConduct field work including participant recruitment and consentingManage equipmentProvide training on measurement techniquesEnsure project timelines are metHandle financial and project administrationCollect data in the field and onsiteManage and analyze dataDraft and publish research papers and abstractsParticipate in conferences and presentationsRelevant Experience, Skills, and KnowledgeA master's degree in health sciences, preferably in Public Health, Epidemiology, Psychology, or Mental HealthStrong interest in mental health researchResearch experience including study design, ethics, participant mobilization, data collection, management, analysis, reporting, and dissemination (presentations / publications)Excellent organizational skillsExperience with data quality assuranceTeamwork and ability to work independentlyWillingness to assist and follow instructions from the principal investigator and project coordinatorKnowledge of ethical research practicesSelf-motivated, proactive, innovative, and able to use initiativeJob DetailsSeniority level : Not ApplicableEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Research, Analysis, ITIndustries : Education Administration, Higher EducationThis job is active and accepting applications.

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