Research Director

HSRC (Human Sciences Research Council); Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in South Africa is seeking a dynamic Research Director to co-lead the Health Policy and Belonging sub-division. The candidate will focus on intersectional research across health and belonging, driving a transdisciplinary research agenda aligned with the organization's strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the Health Policy and Belonging sub-division.
• Drive a transdisciplinary, impact-driven research agenda.

Job description

The Public Health, Societies and Belonging (PHSB) research division within the HSRC employs a multi-disciplinary group of social scientists and public health specialists who conduct numerous empirical and policy-related studies each year, three-quarters of which are donor-funded.

PHSB is seeking to appoint a dynamic and visionary Research Director to co-lead the Health Policy and Belonging sub-division. The position will strengthen the PHSB’s contribution to the HSRC’s 2025-2030 priorities, with a focus on intersectional, community-engaged research across health, wellbeing, health policy, identity, and belonging. The successful candidate will be expected to drive a transdisciplinary, impact-driven research agenda aligned to the HSRC’s national and continental commitments, including the DSI Decadal Plan, Africa Agenda 2063, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

RESEARCH DIRECTOR

PERMANENT

OFFICE BASE: PMB/PTA/CPT

REF: RDIR/PHSB/1525