Senior Researcher/Deputy Director - South African Centre for Epidemiological Modelling & Analysis (SACEMA)
Stellenbosch University
Senior Researcher/Deputy Director - South African Centre for Epidemiological Modelling & Analysis (SACEMA)
ACU Ref: 58865
Closing Date: 31 October 2011
(Ref. NW11/221/0911)
Apply online at http://www.sun.ac.za/vacancies
The South African Centre for Epidemiological Modelling & Analysis (SACEMA) is a national research centre established under the Centre of Excellence programme of the Department of Science & Technology and the National Research Foundation. SACEMA specialises in the mathematical modelling of diseases prevalent in South Africa, Southern Africa and the African continent.
SACEMA seeks to appoint a Senior Researcher, at Deputy Director level, to conduct, promote and co-ordinate original epidemiological research, contribute leadership and mentorship capacity to the organisation and sustain access to major funding.
Duties:
• Producing high-impact research which supports SACEMA’s sustainability;
• supporting existing field-based epidemiology projects;
• identifying new research projects;
• leading the development of major proposals;
• managing the execution of projects and reporting to funders;
• directing strategic partnership formation to enhance SACEMA’s expansion into multidisciplinary collaborative epidemiological research, including field-based components;
• supporting SACEMA’s interface with the public and political arena.
Requirements:
• PhD or equivalent qualification in Quantitative Public Health;
• at least a few years’ experience in conducting original research of an interdisciplinary nature, combining; elements of clinical/biological dynamics, biostatistics, population dynamics and health policy discourse;
• a substantial track record in leading the production of peer reviewed scientific output on topical aspects of; epidemiology in the context of hyper-endemic HIV and/or TB;
• experience in the mentoring of postgraduate students;
• a high level of competence in biostatistical analysis and dynamic modelling;
• experience in computer based simulation of epidemics;
• ability to manage fieldwork operations;
• experience in the development of study protocols for fundraising/ethical approval;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• a valid driver’s licence.
Appointment will take place according to the University’s conditions of employment, and is subject to the availability of funds.
Commencement of duties: 1 January 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter
Closing date: 31 October 2011
Enquiries regarding this position: Dr Alex Welte on +27 21 808 2589
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Human Resources Client Service Centre on +27 21 808 2753
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and contact details of at least two referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.
It is important that applicants request their referees to forward confidential reports by the closing date to vacanciesSET@sun.ac.za
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
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