HSRC: Masters Research Internship 2017 in Durban

HSRC: Masters Research Internship Programme in Durban and Cape Town

The HIV, AIDS, STIs and TB (HAST) research programme within the HSRC employs a multi-disciplinary group of social scientists and public health specialists who conduct numerous empirical and policy-related studies each year, three-quarters of which are donor-funded.

The HAST research programme specialises in research on the social determinants of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis. The research strives to address these health problems at their source, namely, at both the social and population levels. It also includes social aspects of delivery models for biomedical interventions in order to optimise delivery of interventions

Internship application deadline is 31 July 2016

Internship Provider: HSRC

Internship Location: Cape Town and Durban

2 positions Based in Cape Town and Durban 

Ref: CT HAST M Res T 06/07 Cape Town

Ref: DUR HAST M RES T 06/07 for Durban

The Master’s Research Internship in the HSRC is meant to provide the successful candidates with an opportunity to further develop their research expertise by working with subject experts and project specialists. The research internship experience is intensive and seeks mature individuals who are able to work independently as well as in a team. While appointees will be exposed to a wide variety of project-related research, they will be expected to complete their thesis within 2 years. Time is set aside for this purpose.

Responsibilities:

In addition to being registered for a Master’s degree at a recognised South African university and currently working on their degrees, or eligible for registration at a recognised 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.

Among other duties, they will participate in the following activities under supervision:
• Participation in the conceptualisation 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;
• Collection and analysis of data;
• Writing up of research results, research reports and manuscripts for publication;
• Presenting at conferences;
• Management or supervision of research projects.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be in possession of a relevant Honours degree in health or social science field and be registered for the appropriate higher degree either with a recognised South African or other university;
• The previous and/or current research focus should preferably be on HIV/AIDS, STI or TB;
• A sound grounding in research methods will be a strong recommendation;
• Requisite computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, SPSS, STATA, ATLAS-ti);
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.

The HSRC offers attractive, market-related packages depending on qualifications and experience.

Required Documents

In your application, please include 1) a letter of motivation indicating the position you are applying for and your suitability for the position, 2) your current CV, 3) details of three recent referees (with telephone, fax and e-mail contact details) 4) a one-page outline of your Master’s thesis or proposed thesis, as well as 5) an example of recent academic work (not exceeding 8000 words). Please indicate the reference number of the post applied for.

How to Apply

The HR Generalist : HSRC, Private Bag X9182, Cape Town 8000, or hand-deliver to 14th Floor, 69-83 Plein Park Building, Plein Street, Cape Town or email it to recruitment@hsrc.ac.za indicating the reference number of the position in the subject line. Only applications containing this information will be considered. For further enquiries, and not applications, please contact Prof Geoffrey Setswe at (012) 302 2637 or via e-mail: gsetswe@hsrc.ac.za

The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of its senior managers and research and administrative staff who are black, female or disabled.

Notifications

Applicants who have not been contacted within 8 weeks from the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful. Only candidates who are interviewed will be advised of the outcome of the interview.

Details of the HSRC can be found on the website, at www.hsrc.ac.za

APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED