Senior Research Assistant

at  Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte

• Processing, organising and summarising data using a variety of scientific, word processing, referencing and statistical software applications;
• Providing technical support related to formulating online questionnaires and the design and implementation of online teaching tools;
• Conducting scoping reviews;
• Scheduling and conducting interviews and/or focus group discussions, in person or virtually, as per requirements of research projects;
• Assisting with the formulation of transcripts and coding related to qualitative research projects;
• Managing the daily activities of research projects, including procurement;
• Maintaining the research group website and social media pages;
• Liaising with collaborators and funders, and providing assistance where necessary;
• Writing draft articles and updating SOP’s;
• Assisting researchers with literature searches;
• Performing all duties within the context of the Mission, Vision and Values Statement of Stellenbosch University.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• A relevant Master’s degree in bioethics (MBChB or equivalent);
• Experience with human (qualitative / quantitative) research;
• Experience with online research and data analysis - Atlas/NVivo;
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced writing and editing skills;
• Demonstrated experience and expertise with MS office and statistical software use;
• The ability to multitask and work under pressure;
• Excellent interpersonal abilities, including communication, strong client orientation and organisational skills;
• A strong sense of responsibility and eagerness to learn;
• Initiative, the ability to prioritise work, and to work independently;
• Accuracy with completion of assignments and tasks;
• Proper time management;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• PhD or equivalent;
• Experience in a higher education environment;
• Language proficiency in Afrikaans and/or isiXhosa;
• Familiarity with SU’s plagiarism policy,

• Processing, organising and summarising data using a variety of scientific, word processing, referencing and statistical software applications;
• Providing technical support related to formulating online questionnaires and the design and implementation of online teaching tools;
• Conducting scoping reviews;
• Scheduling and conducting interviews and/or focus group discussions, in person or virtually, as per requirements of research projects;
• Assisting with the formulation of transcripts and coding related to qualitative research projects;
• Managing the daily activities of research projects, including procurement;
• Maintaining the research group website and social media pages;
• Liaising with collaborators and funders, and providing assistance where necessary;
• Writing draft articles and updating SOP’s;
• Assisting researchers with literature searches;
• Performing all duties within the context of the Mission, Vision and Values Statement of Stellenbosch University