Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Department of Global Health

Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

nGAP Lecturer in Biostatistics

(Ref. TGB16/042/0221)

The vision of the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is to be a leader for epidemiology and biostatistics in and for Africa. The Division is a research-intensive academic entity

where we attract outstanding students, employ talented staff and provide a world-class environment - a place connected to the world - while enriching and transforming local,

continental and global communities.

This position aims to recruit new academics as part of the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) initiative, which is a prestigious programme under the Department of

Higher Education and Training, which involves the recruitment of highly capable scholars as new academics. This appointment comes with substantial support from the DHET over

a six-year period. The appointment is also subject to the conditions as set by the DHET and must be read in conjunction with the nGAP requirements of DoHET. Full details about

the nGAP initiatives are available at www.dhet.gov.za/SSAUF.

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• Collaborating with researchers and actively contributing to the design and organisation of new research, including the preparation of research protocols, sampling methods,

            questionnaire design and data handling procedures;

• Undertaking statistical analyses of data from observational and experimental studies, interpreting the results and preparing the results for publication;

• Contributing to disseminating research results through peer-reviewed publications;

• Contributing to the preparation of new grant proposals;

• Offering training and teaching in biostatistics;

• Supervising postgraduate students;

• Participating in managerial and administrative matters.

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• Master's degree in Biostatistics or Statistics with an average of 70% or above;

• Demonstrated practical experience of data analysis using standard statistical software (Stata, SAS, SPSS, etc.);

• Willingness to learn and understand research needs specific to various clinical areas that include infectious diseases, chronic diseases of lifestyle and injuries;

• The applicant should aspire to an academic career as a biostatistician and pursue further academic qualifications;

• Be 40 years of age or younger;

• Show evidence of eligibility to undertake postgraduate study at doctoral level or postdoctoral level;

• A willingness to commit to placement at the appointing university for the full six years of the programme.

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• Experience in teaching biostatistics in health and postgraduate student supervision;

• Experience in biostatistical consultation with health researchers;

• Co-authorship of scientific publications.

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In accordance with the DHET requirements, the University and the Faculty Employment Equity Plan, only South African citizens from the designated groups will be

considered for appointment.

The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as Stellenbosch University's

institutional EE Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Apply online by using the Apply Now link  at the top right-hand corner of this page.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail  addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or

on the closing date of the advertised post.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

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Enquiries regarding job content: Prof. T Young on 021 938 9001, or at tyoung@sun.ac.za

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process:

Human Resources Client Service Centre on 021 808 2753, or at SUN-E-HR@sun.ac.za

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