Ph.D. Research Trainee AISA

Job Description

The HSRC's Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA) is seeking a motivated and curious postgraduate student to join as a Doctoral (PhD) Intern. This 36-month internship is designed to help a candidate advance their doctoral studies while engaging in collaborative, trans-disciplinary research projects. The role requires strong analytical and writing skills, offering the opportunity to work with experienced research teams and contribute to impactful scientific research on Africa.

Requirements

• Be in possession a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or Humanities.
• Be registering or have registered as a PhD candidate at a recognized university.
• An interest in research on Africa that seeks to extend and enhance the use and impact of scientific research.
• Evidence of sound analytical, research, writing and publication abilities will be an advantage.
• Curiosity, enthusiasm and interest in a research career that includes working in trans-, inter and multi-disciplinary research projects and teams.
• A sound academic record inclusive of data management and qualitative and quantitative analysis skills will be very advantageous;
• Experience in the preparation of research reports and manuscripts for publication, whilst having peer reviewed articles in recognized journals will be advantageous;
• Curiosity, enthusiasm and interest in a research career that includes working with statistics and data analysis;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, good communication and leadership skills are required;
• Proficiency in or working experience with some or all of the following programmes: Atlas T, NVIVO, MS Access, Excel, Word, SPSS, STATA will be an advantage; and
• Ability to work to strict deadlines paying the necessary attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work with a research team on all aspects of conducting research, surveys and the analysis of resultant data;
• Assist in meeting the AISA targets;
• Make demonstrable progress towards the achievement of a Doctoral degree;
• Develop own personal academic competencies through formal and informal training activities;
• Write up research results for conference presentations, research reports and manuscripts for publication;
• Commit to and participate in clear research trainee mentoring and capacity development activities.