Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Data-Driven Public Health

South African Medical Research Council; Durban; On-site; ZAR 405,000 - 495,000; Part time

Job summary

The South African Population Research Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to develop and lead an independent programme of research using SAPRIN's longitudinal population and health surveillance data. The role offers mentorship, publication opportunities, and policy-relevant outputs within a 12‑month contract with possible renewal.

The successful candidate will build collaborations, strengthen analytical skills, and contribute to SAPRIN's

Qualifications

• PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Demography, Biostatistics, Population Studies, Health Sciences or related discipline.
• Doctoral degree obtained within past five years.
• Strong publication record (at least three peer-reviewed papers, one first-author).
• Experience with quantitative data analysis and statistical methods.
• Experience working with large population-based or longitudinal datasets.
• Excellent scientific writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an independent programme of research using SAPRIN data and infrastructure.
• Publish at least two peer-reviewed papers.
• Lead the synthesis report on SAPRIN outputs and impacts.
• Translate research findings into policy and produce a policy brief.
• Contribute to research proposals and collaborations across SAPRIN.
• Mentor postgraduate students and emerging researchers.
• Present findings at national conferences.
• Contribute to SAPRIN outputs and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Statistical methods

Large datasets

Scientific writing

Independent researcher

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

PhD in Public Health / Epidemiology

Tools

R

Stata

Python

Job description

The South African Population Research Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to develop and lead an independent programme of research using SAPRIN's longitudinal population and health surveillance data. The role offers mentorship, publication opportunities, and policy-relevant outputs within a 12‑month contract with possible renewal.

The successful candidate will build collaborations, strengthen analytical skills, and contribute to SAPRIN's