Minimum Requirements: - Masters degree in statistics, epidemiology or public health (with a strong quantitative focus)
- Previous clinical research and statistical analysis experience (minimum 3 years)
- Knowledge of STATA
- Data management experience with electronic platforms such as REDCap
The following will be advantageous: - PhD degree in statistics, epidemiology or public health (with a strong quantitative focus)
- Knowledge and experience in longitudinal data analysis is a distinct advantage
- Experience working in a collaborative research environment
- Experience with publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Responsibilities include (but not limited to): - Providing statistical support to investigators and students by running specific analyses
- Advising investigators and students on statistical approaches to research questions
- Data quality control (including input into quality control systems and creating feedback reports)
- Developing and maintaining REDCap-based databases, and reporting from such databases
Additional Information: - Position will be based in Mowbray
- 12-month Fixed Term Contract
- Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint. The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd. *Please Note: This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.
