Research Coordinator Jobs in South Africa at University of South Africa (UNISA) in Unisarand

  Job Title: Research Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA

DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY SERVICES


POSITION: RESEARCH COORDINATOR (P7)


(MUCKLENEUK CAMPUS)



REFERENCE: Ref: LS/RC/RM/P7/553-2012



The purpose of the job is to coordinate, consolidate and promote all library related research to the benefit of the Library’s core information services.

Requirements

· A Honours degree with a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a research environment

· Appropriate courses in statistics and research methodologies

· Computer Literacy in respect of office automation packages such as word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, electronic diary and internet, as well as the use of statistical packages, eg Survey Monkey, SPSS, SAS, etc.



Knowledge, skills and capabilities

· Knowledge and understanding of research data analysis and interpretation

· Ability to write research

· Knowledge and understanding of processes, product/services of an academic library

· Knowledge of basic budgeting

· Ability to work under pressure, maintain confidentiality, to work in a team and ability tomeet deadlines.



Duties

· Deliver quality research documents and reports

· Ensure the setting and maintenance of research standards

· Advise and assist Library staff on research matters

· Prioritise research, prepare a research budget and allocate resorces







Assumption of duty : As soon as possible.

Salary : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position

Closing date : 22 June 2012



Enquiries: (012) 429 4982 Mr R Masingi (HR Staffing & Client Services)



· The completed prescribed application form must be accompanied BY COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and ORIGINAL certified copies (within the previous six months) of;

§ all educational qualifications,

§ academic transcripts/records; (applicable to academic positions)

§ identity document; and

§ proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications (if applicable)

· UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant.

· Furthermore, Unisa reserves the right to offer the applicant a contract appointment.

· The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer. Should you currently not be employed, a contactable reference from your previous employer must be provided.

· The prescribed application form is obtainable from http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies-new/

· UNISA is not obliged to fill an advertised position.

· Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered.

· Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation.



We welcome applications from Persons with Disabilities


How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted in an envelope clearly marked with the name of the relevant College and/or Department, the position applied for and the reference number of the position. If you apply for more than one position, each application must be in a separate envelope.

Applications must be posted to Unisa, HR: Staffing, PO Box 392 Unisarand 0003

Hand delivered applications can be deposited into the Application Box (- marked HUMAN RESOURCES) situated at Muckleneuk Campus: OR Tambo Building, Main Entrance.

All applications should reach UNISA before 16h00 on the closing date.

Deadline: 29th June 2012

Research Coordinator Job Vacancy at University of South Africa (Unisa) in Pretoria

  Job Title: RESEARCH COORDINATOR


DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY SERVICES

POSITION: RESEARCH COORDINATOR (P7)
(MUCKLENEUK CAMPUS)


REFERENCE: Ref: LS/RC/RM/P7/553-2012


The purpose of the job is to coordinate, consolidate and promote all library related research to the benefit of the Library’s core information services.

Requirements

· A Honours degree with a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a research environment

· Appropriate courses in statistics and research methodologies

· Computer Literacy in respect of office automation packages such as word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, electronic diary and internet, as well as the use of statistical packages, eg Survey Monkey, SPSS, SAS, etc.



Knowledge, skills and capabilities

· Knowledge and understanding of research data analysis and interpretation

· Ability to write research

· Knowledge and understanding of processes, product/services of an academic library

· Knowledge of basic budgeting

· Ability to work under pressure, maintain confidentiality, to work in a team and ability tomeet deadlines.



Duties

· Deliver quality research documents and reports

· Ensure the setting and maintenance of research standards

· Advise and assist Library staff on research matters

· Prioritise research, prepare a research budget and allocate resorces


Assumption of duty : As soon as possible.

Salary : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position

Closing date : 22 June 2012



Enquiries: (012) 429 4982 Mr R Masingi (HR Staffing & Client Services)



· The completed prescribed application form must be accompanied BY COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and ORIGINAL certified copies (within the previous six months) of;

§ all educational qualifications,

§ academic transcripts/records; (applicable to academic positions)

§ identity document; and

§ proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications (if applicable)

· UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant.

· Furthermore, Unisa reserves the right to offer the applicant a contract appointment.

· The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer. Should you currently not be employed, a contactable reference from your previous employer must be provided.

· The prescribed application form is obtainable from http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies-new/

· UNISA is not obliged to fill an advertised position.

· Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered.

· Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation.



We welcome applications from Persons with Disabilities



Applications must be submitted in an envelope clearly marked with the name of the relevant College and/or Department, the position applied for and the reference number of the position. If you apply for more than one position, each application must be in a separate envelope.

Applications must be posted to Unisa, HR: Staffing, PO Box 392 Unisarand 0003

Hand delivered applications can be deposited into the Application Box (- marked HUMAN RESOURCES) situated at Muckleneuk Campus: OR Tambo Building, Main Entrance.

All applications should reach UNISA before 16h00 on the closing date.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.


To Apply:

http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies_view/html/4870.htm

Deadline: 22nd June 2012

Research Assistant Jobs at University of the Free State in South Africa, Bloemfontein

Job Title: Research Assistant

H1201-003: Research Assistant (contract appointment: 1 year)

Faculty/Dept: Health Sciences

Type: Support

Description:


Faculty of Health Sciences
Department of Haematology and Cell Biology
Research Assistant (contract appointment: 1 year) – H1201-003

Duties and responsibilities:

Perform routine laboratory diagnostics with regard to genetically modified organisms and chronic myeloid leukaemia.
Ensure that the routine laboratory diagnostics with regard to genetically modified organisms and chronic myeloid leukaemia are performed as required.
Ensure quality management of the laboratory performing routine laboratory diagnostics with regard to genetically modified organisms and chronic myeloid leukaemia.
Interpret and communicate the results of routine laboratory diagnostics performed with regard to genetically modified organisms and chronic myeloid leukaemia.

Inherent requirements:

B.Sc. Honours degree in Human Molecular Biology.
Two (2) years’ diagnostic experience in the following laboratory techniques is required:
RNA and DNA extraction
cDNA synthesis
PCR
Real-time quantification
DNA sequencing and gel electrophoresis
Thorough understanding of the routine diagnostics used in the detection of genetically modified organisms.
Thorough understanding of the routine diagnostics used in chronic myeloid leukaemia, including disease load and mutational analysis of BCR-ABL.
Valid driver’s license.

Recommendations:

Experience in human cell culture techniques.
Two (2) years’ experience in the analysis and interpretation of conventional PCR results as well as real-time quantitative PCR and sequencing mutational analysis.
Two (2) years’ experience in laboratory quality management in terms of writing standard operating procedures, performing document control, maintaining equipment as required, and ordering of reagents.

Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.

Closing date:
08 June 2012

Salary:
The remuneration package is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9339/9329.

General:
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and the employee profile of the specific department/division.


How to Apply:
Please send your application to the Human Resources Department, University of the Free State, George du Toit Building, Room 265, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300. Please note that applications may not be sent via fax or e-mail. All applications must be accompanied by the following:

A detailed curriculum vitae
An abridged curriculum vitae (maximum two pages)
Full details of three referees
Certified copies of qualifications
Certified copy of identity document (ID)

Please indicate the reference number and the post you are applying for on your application. Applications with no reference number will not be considered. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date of applications, you may accept that your application was unsuccessful.


Deadline: 8th June 2012

Research Officer Job Vacancy at University of Pretoria in South Africa

Job Title: Research Officer : Nursing Science (Contract post - expires Oct 2013)

Job ID:

20798

Location:

University of Pretoria

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:

Temporary





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UP Posting - Academic

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING SCIENCE
RESEARCH OFFICER (Contract position which expires in October 2013)
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 8


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In the pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.


The incumbent will be appointed as a Research Officer in the Community-Orientated Nursing Education Project for Women and Child Health (CONEWCH) of the Department of Nursing Science, University of Pretoria (Tshwane Learning Science) and the University of Limpopo (Jubilee Learning Centre (Medunsa Campus).


RESPONSIBILITIES:

It will be expected of the incumbent in this post to:

• Initiate the research programme for the nursing departments in the University of Pretoria and University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus);
• Assist and support academic staff, nurse practitioners, project team members and postgraduate students with various research projects and activities including:
o preparation of research proposals,
o undertaking systematic review for relevant information,
o writing and editing the project publications,
o communicating the research outputs with stakeholders.



MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters Degree in a Health/ Social Sciences field;
• Demonstrable research experience and a solid research/ publication track record;
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and networking skills.


RECOMMENDATIONS:

• PhD and experience in postgraduate supervision;
• Prior experience in a Higher Education environment and knowledge of higher education administrative procedures;
• Experience in research design, undertaking, commissioning and management of research and research programmes;
• Exposure to the social/health service field;
• Insight and knowledge of Millennium Development Goals;
• Strategic thinking;
• Valid driver’s license.


The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of qualification and experience, as determined by UP policy guidelines. (The remuneration for this contract post excludes medical aid and provident fund benefits as determined by UP policy guidelines.)


Applicants are requested to apply online quoting the applicable reference number.

In application for this post, please attach:
• A comprehensive CV (no certificates);
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names and contact details (e-mail and telephone particulars) of 3 contactable referees;
• Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
• Self-evaluation.


CLOSING DATE: 3rd June 2012



How to Apply:
https://www.up.ac.za/psp/career/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL

Deadline: 3rd June 2012

IOM Researcher Job Vacancies in South Africa at International Organization for Migration in South Africa

Job Title: Researchers: Health vulnerability study of Migrants from East to Southern Africa

Closing date: 20 Apr 2012

International Organization for Migration

IOM-Pretoria is seeking to recruit a research institution or a consortium of researchers to undertake a study on “Health vulnerability of men, women and children in mixed migration flows from the East and Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes to Southern Africa”.

Under the direct supervision of the Migration Health Research Officer and joint management by the technical steering committee, the research institution/consortium will lead both the formative research that documents migration patterns, routes, means of transportation, abuses, exploitation, modus operandi of smugglers as detailed in this Terms of Reference (ToR) as well as the health vulnerability component which documents health vulnerabilities of mixed migrants along the same route.

How to apply:

Download the terms of reference or visit www.iom.org.za