Research Project Coordinator — Grants & Ethics

Rhodes University; Makhanda; On-site; ZAR 294,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhodes University in Makhanda invites applications for a Project Coordinator – 2-year contract (Grade 13) in the Department of Human Kinetics and Ergonomics. The role focuses on providing research support to the Principal Investigator, coordinating the study, supervising data collection, and ensuring procedures are followed.

The successful candidate will assist with ethics applications, grant reporting, and field operations, including supervising drivers, community liaison, and fieldworkers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with ~3 years relevant experience.
• Experience with word-processing, e-mail and the internet.
• Experience writing reports.
• General administrative experience in a computerised environment.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence.
• Two years’ experience coordinating or managing research studies is an advantage.
• Financial administration and meeting minute-taking experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the research study at Rhodes University and supervise data collection.
• Ensure study procedures are followed and supervise data collection procedures.
• Assist with ethics applications, grant reporting and monitoring.
• Supervise and manage drivers, community liaison and fieldworkers.

Skills

Administrative skills

Report writing

Word processing

Email & Internet

Driver's license

Research coordination

Financial administration

Minute taking

Education

Bachelor's degree (NQF level 7)

Job description

Rhodes University in Makhanda invites applications for a Project Coordinator – 2-year contract (Grade 13) in the Department of Human Kinetics and Ergonomics. The role focuses on providing research support to the Principal Investigator, coordinating the study, supervising data collection, and ensuring procedures are followed.

The successful candidate will assist with ethics applications, grant reporting, and field operations, including supervising drivers, community liaison, and fieldworkers,