Masters Research Trainee

Job Description

The HSRC is offering an intensive Masters Research Internship aimed at providing a strong foundation in research expertise. This role is designed for a mature individual who can balance working independently and as part of a team while actively completing their Masters degree within two years. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience by collaborating with subject experts and project specialists, participating in all aspects of the research process, and contributing to meaningful, impactful work.

Requirements

• Applicants must be in possession of a relevant Honours degree and be registered or about to register for a Masters degree in Public Health (MPH) with a recognised South African university;
• A sound grounding in research methods will be a strong recommendation;
• Requisite computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office,)
• Working experience with some of the following data software packages: STATA, Epi Info, SPSS, Nvivo, AtlasTI or other relevant statistical packages;
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• In addition to being registered for a Masters degree, at a recognized South African university and currently working on their degrees, or eligible for registration at a recognized South African university, research interns are required to participate in all aspects of the research process as they work with other staff on different research projects.
• Collection and analysis of data;
• Management or supervision of research projects
• Participation in the conceptualization and execution of research projects;
• Participation in the formulation of research questions and writing proposals;
• Assisting with the submission of research proposals for ethical review;
• Writing up of research results, research reports and manuscripts for publication;
• Presenting results of projects in different forums (webinars, conferences, seminars, and other forums)