Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\tAssist with co-ordination of study activities and tasks
\n\tData processing, analysis and writing scientific manuscripts and reports
\n\tCreate research translation outputs such as policy briefs and media output<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
\tA PhD qualification in epidemiology \/ public health \/ biostatistics \/ data science\/ medical statistics or related relevant field
\n\tEvidence of excellent data analytical skills, with proficiency in STATA or R
\n\tEvidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
\n\tCode 8\/10 driver\u2019s license<\/p>\n
Advantageous:<\/p>\n
\tExperience with Geographical Information Systems (GIS)<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.mrc.ac.za\/ ) or<\/p>\n
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