Research Technologist

South African Medical Research Council; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 299,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical research institution in South Africa is seeking a qualified Research Technologist for a 1-year contract. This role involves coordinating the Heat adaptation benefits research study, including managing field research activities, supervising staff, and ensuring effective data management. Applicants should possess strong research coordination skills and experience in data analysis. The position is based in Thohoyandou with an annual remuneration of R298,186.

Qualifications

• Experience in research project coordination required.
• Ability to manage staff and equipment effectively.
• Proficient in data management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the technical operation of research projects.
• Liaise with authorities and manage data collection planning.
• Supervise fieldworkers and ensure effective data management.
• Monitor research activities and generate reports.

Skills

Coordination of research projects

Data analysis using statistical tools

Team management

Effective communication

Tools

Excel

Statistical analysis software

Job description

The SAMRC’s Environment and Health Research Unit (E&HRU) requires a suitably qualified and experienced Research Technologist. The position is associated with the Heat adaptation benefits for vulnerable groups in Africa (HABVIA) study, funded by the Wellcome Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the study co-investigator in varied aspects of coordinating the research project, in particular, in the Thohoyandou study site in Limpopo. This will include coordination of meetings and field research activities, budgeting, procurement of equipment and services for the project, and ensuring the project team is supported in their operational needs.

Responsibilities :

• Coordinate technical operation of projects according to study protocols.
• Liaise with relevant provincial and district authorities, fieldworkers, facility managers, project manager and co-investigator to plan data collection.
• Management of equipment used during data collection at study site.
• Manage / supervise fieldworkers’ performance at study site including staff training.
• Organization and management of data, including data entry and record keeping.
• Monitor progress of research activities and generate regular and ad-hoc reports as required using excel and / or statistical analysis tools.
• Communicate the research outputs.
• Plan, coordinate and manage all logistics and operational aspects of the project and field sites.

Location of the position

Thohoyandou

Duration of the Contract

1 year

Remuneration

R298 186.00 per annum (cost-to-company)