Hybrid Postdoctoral Researcher — Child Psychology & Education

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Collaborative research environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Child Psychology and Education in Soweto, Gauteng. The hybrid role balances remote data analysis with essential on-site activities, including experimental procedures and team meetings.

The position requires a Ph.D. in a related field, strong analytic and writing skills, and the ability to collaborate within a research team. On-site presence in Soweto is required for specific procedures and access to resources.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant psychology field with a strong publication record.
• Experience in child development, learning, or education research.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and data interpretation.
• Excellent scientific writing and communication skills.
• Hybrid work experience with on-site requirements in Soweto.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct studies in child psychology and education.
• Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data using statistical software.
• Publish research papers and present findings at conferences.
• Collaborate with senior researchers and generate proposals for grants.
• Maintain accurate research records and ensure ethical compliance.
• Mentor junior researchers and students as needed.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Academic writing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Experimental design

Education

Ph.D. in Child Psychology

Developmental/Educational Psychology PhD

Tools

SPSS

R

Stata

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Child Psychology and Education in Soweto, Gauteng. The hybrid role balances remote data analysis with essential on-site activities, including experimental procedures and team meetings.

The position requires a Ph.D. in a related field, strong analytic and writing skills, and the ability to collaborate within a research team. On-site presence in Soweto is required for specific procedures and access to resources.