Graduate Research Assistant: Paid Internship & Mentorship

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship from faculty

Access to facilities

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant for an internship in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will support researchers with data collection, analysis, and documentation, and contribute to reports and presentations.

The role emphasizes rigorous data integrity and collaboration with senior researchers. The position is ideal for graduates aiming to build a career in academia or research, offering exposure to cutting-edge projects and opportunities to contribute to scholarly outputs in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or academic field.
• Strong academic record and demonstrated research aptitude.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (SPSS, R, Python).
• Excellent literature searching and synthesis skills.
• Attention to detail and data integrity.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist researchers in designing and conducting experiments and studies.
• Collect, organize, and analyze research data using appropriate statistical software and methodologies.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of experimental procedures, observations, and results.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize information from academic journals and other sources.
• Prepare research materials, including reports, presentations, and manuscripts for publication.
• Manage and maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and research databases.
• Provide administrative support to the research team, including scheduling meetings and managing correspondence.
• Ensure adherence to research protocols, ethical guidelines, and safety procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of grant proposals and funding applications.
• Collaborate with other research assistants and principal investigators on various projects.

Skills

Strong analytical abilities

Excellent literature searching

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SPSS

R

Python (data science)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant for an internship in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will support researchers with data collection, analysis, and documentation, and contribute to reports and presentations.

The role emphasizes rigorous data integrity and collaboration with senior researchers. The position is ideal for graduates aiming to build a career in academia or research, offering exposure to cutting-edge projects and opportunities to contribute to scholarly outputs in