In delivering \u2018social science that makes a difference\u2019, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Port Elizabeth and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.<\/p>\n
The Impact Centre draws on diverse perspectives, skills and partnerships to generate, measure and communicate impactful research on critical challenges facing South Africa and the world. In fulfilling the HSRC\u2019s public good mandate, the Impact Centre will conduct rigorous, creative and relevant impact research for the public good; conduct large-scale quantitative and representative surveys that are the basis for complex data analytics, modelling and simulations and leverage a wide range of expertise, convene multi-stakeholder forums, promote and produce evidence-informed understanding on impact.<\/p>\n
The vision of the Impact Assessment Unit is to contribute towards measuring and showcasing the impact of the HSRC\u2019s work, as well as undertake research on impact that is relevant to the country\u2019s development agenda. This will be achieved by partnering with other HSRC divisions, centres and units, and through collaboration with similar sister science council organisations and\/or with other community of practice partners to drive evidence driven programming with the aim of achieving desired social, economic and development impacts.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Senior Research Specialist<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> The SRS will contribute towards all aspects of the research process; he\/she is expected to contribute substantially towards the following activities: Requirements: <\/strong> APPLICATIONS:<\/strong> To Apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n Click Here!<\/strong><\/p>\n Application Deadline:<\/strong> 15\/01\/2022<\/p>\n Please note the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Ensure you use Google Chrome or Firefox from a computer or laptop, and not a cell phone Details about the HSRC can be found at www.hsrc.ac.za<\/p>\n Only applications that comply with the listed above requirements will be considered.<\/p>\n The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of its senior managers and research leaders who are black, female or disabled.<\/p>\n The HSRC reserves the right to not make an appointment<\/p>\n APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In delivering \u2018social science that makes a difference\u2019, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1353,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[374,2292],"tags":[2205],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nLocation:<\/strong> Nationwide, Nationwide, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> SRSIC\/11\/21
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Contract
\n5 Years
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\nPotential Senior Research Specialist candidates should have strong analytical skills including good understanding of research methods, advanced data analysis skills, understanding of rigorous impact evaluation methods, systematic reviews, meta-analysis and statistical\/mathematical modelling and good analytical thinking. An understanding of programming languages (C+, MATLAB etc) will be an added advantage.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Support the impact agenda of the Impact Centre and the HSRC;
\n\u2022Work with HSRC Impact research -sub-units within division and support their impact work,
\n\u2022Network with key research users and funders to understand their research needs, and develop contacts with policy-makers outside the HSRC;
\n\u2022Conducting high level policy research and analysis which meets the requirements of peer review, and has national and international significance (conceptualisation of research projects, formulate research questions, write research proposals);
\n\u2022Conduct problem-oriented interdisciplinary research (including using appropriate complex methodologies);
\n\u2022Assist in securing funding, commissions and formulating successful grant applications;
\n\u2022Communicating research findings; publishing in refereed journals; and producing dialogue reports and policy briefs
\n\u2022Mentor colleagues, collaborate with institutions of higher education and contribute to the growth of the science communication in the HSRC<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Applicants must hold a PhD degree in any one of the following areas:
\n\u2022Statistics\/biostatistics
\n\u2022Mathematics
\n\u2022Economics
\n\u2022Demography any other relevant quantitative related field;
\n\u2022Computer Science\/Informatics
\n\u2022Candidates must have an interest in practices and research that seeks to enhance the use and impact of scientific research;
\n\u2022Computer literacy including MS Office and appropriate statistical\/Mathematics\/Econometric packages (R, STATA, SAS, C+ or similar);
\n\u2022Interest in Big Data, Artificial intelligence (AI), system thinking is a big advantage.
\n\u2022Good planning and organisational skills, including the ability to working well under pressure;
\n\u2022Good communication skills (verbal as well as report writing);
\n\u2022Have 7 to 10 research publications in peer review journals (at least 3 first authored)
\n\u2022A sound conceptual grounding in quantitative research methods;<\/p>\n
\n(1) a one-page cover letter of motivation indicating your suitability for the position; (2) your CV, that indicates your nationality, citizenship or residency status; (3) three published articles in an academic journal (at least one first authored) (4) the details of three recent referees of which two should be academic referees with telephone, fax or e-mail contact details.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Only your CV can be uploaded on the first page after you have registered\/logged in.
\n\u2022ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS can be uploaded on the \u201cDocument\u201d tab on your profile
\n\u2022Attachments must be less than 2 MB.
\n\u2022Should you have any HR enquiries please send your query citing reference number to HREnquiries@hsrc.ac.za
\n\u2022Should you experience problems applying online, please send your applications to recruitment@hsrc.ac.za. Clearly indicate the reference number in the subject line.
\n\u2022For further information, not applications please e-mail Dr Jacqueline Mthembu on jmthembu@hsrc.ac.za<\/p>\n