Research Assistant — Grants & Public Health Data (12 mo)

University of Cape Town Lung Institute; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cape Town Lung Institute is recruiting for a 12-month fixed-term contract role based in Cape Town/Paarl. The position supports grant writing, literature reviews, budget development, and coordination of research projects under supervision of the Unit's data team.

The role requires postgraduate public health/epidemiology/biostatistics and strong writing skills, with advantageous experience in grants and child health research. Travel to Paarl may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a research environment or clinical experience related to child health would be advantageous
• Strong academic writing skills and experience drafting scientific manuscripts (advantageous)
• Experience with research grants management, grant applications and proposals (advantageous)
• Advanced computer skills including statistical analysis and data visualization tools (advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Identify research funding opportunities and assist with grant applications.
• Provide writing support for research proposals, protocols and scientific publications.
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare scientific presentations.
• Assist with developing and reviewing research project budgets.
• Support data analysis and reporting under the supervision of the Unit's data team.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of HREC applications, ethics approvals and progress reports.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date research and clinical trial documentation.
• Liaise with national and international research collaborators and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide administrative and coordination support across research projects.
• Attend meetings, training and conferences as required.
• Travel to the Paarl site when required.
• Perform other reasonable research-related duties as assigned by management.

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Undergraduate qualification in a health-related discipline

Postgraduate qualification in public health, epidemiology and/or biostatistics

Job description

University of Cape Town Lung Institute is recruiting for a 12-month fixed-term contract role based in Cape Town/Paarl. The position supports grant writing, literature reviews, budget development, and coordination of research projects under supervision of the Unit's data team.

The role requires postgraduate public health/epidemiology/biostatistics and strong writing skills, with advantageous experience in grants and child health research. Travel to Paarl may be required.