Junior Scientist

South African Medical Research Council; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization is seeking to hire a candidate in Pretoria or Cape Town to coordinate data collection and manage participant communications. The role involves supervising research assistants and contributing to scientific documents, with a focus on stakeholder engagement. The contract is for 6 months, with a monthly remuneration of R30 805.75 (cost-to-company).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in follow-up quantitative and qualitative data collection.
• Assist with transcription, translation, data cleaning, and coding.
• Maintain research material inventories and participant records.
• Manage participant communications and reimbursements.
• Supervise research assistants and report on performance.
• Support preparation of scientific manuscripts and presentations.
• Contribute to dissemination activities and stakeholder events.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in follow-up quantitative and qualitative data collection and quality control.
• Assist with transcription, translation, data cleaning, and coding.
• Maintain research material inventories, participant records, and ethics documentation.
• Manage participant communications, scheduling, tracking, and reimbursements.
• Supervise research assistants and report on their performance.
• Support preparation of scientific manuscripts, policy briefs, and presentations.
• Contribute to dissemination activities, including academic and stakeholder events.

Location of the position

Pretoria or Cape Town

Duration of the Contract

6‑months

Remuneration

R30 805.75 per month (cost‑to‑company)