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Required minimum education and training:

PhD in Health Sciences (Physiology would be advantageous). Proficient in specific statistical software (i.e., SPSS (AMOS/PROCESS) / STATA / GPower).
Competent in data management (i.e., REDCap). Excellent presentation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrates a publication record.

Required minimum work experience:

Must have completed PhD Must demonstrate extensive experience in both the fields of physiology and epidemiology. Experience in leading quantitative data collection and analysis.

Key performance areas:Develop research protocols Obtain approval from relevant ethics and other regulatory bodies. Supervise fieldwork (data collection, interviews etc) and where necessary, conduct data collection. Monitor the progress of research projects Conduct literature reviews and stay abreast with relevant research findings Lead quantitative data analysis and write-up Write and contribute to peer-reviewed publications Identify relevant funding opportunities Write research and funding proposals Contribute towards policy development Attend to all staff requirements and administration duties Contribute towards the development of knowledge within the team by identifying relevant training needs and topics.


Appointment date:

1 February 2026

Duration: 12 months with possibility of contract extension

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TO APPLY / ENQUIRIES

Please send your applications/queries directly to Dr. Ashleigh Craig, email: Ashleigh.Craig@wits.ac.za.

Your application should contain:A cover letter identifying your interests in this fellowship. Detailed CV, outlining your research experience.

The closing date for all applications:

16 January 2025.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.





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