Senior Researcher; PhD in Physiology Wits DPHRU Jobs in Soweto, South Africa at AJ Personnel

Position: Senior Researcher (PhD in Physiology – 12 Months Fixed Term Contract – Wits DPHRU)

Main purpose of the job:

To lead, design, manage, and deliver high-impact cardiovascular research within the Gen Hueart Project. The role is responsible for scientific direction, data-driven analysis, publication output, and postgraduate supervision
The post holder provides intellectual leadership across cardiovascular physiology, epidemiology, and biostatistics, while ensuring research quality, compliance, and sustainability

Location:

DPHRU – Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto

Key performance areas:
Research Leadership, Design, and Scientific Delivery

Lead the conceptualisation, design, and scientific direction of cancer research studies and multi-site research programme
Define research questions, analytical frameworks, and methodological approaches
Ensure scientific rigor, reproducibility, and alignment with national and global cancer research priorities

Ethics, Compliance, and Data Governance

Ensure ethical approval, regulatory compliance, and governance for all studies
Oversee data stewardship, access control, and data sharing in line with institutional and funder policies
Ensure compliance with POPIA, funder data sharing policies, and best practice in responsible research

Advanced data analysis and interpretation

Publication and knowledge dissemination

Lead manuscript development from concept to submission
Serve as senior or corresponding author on key outputs
Present research findings at national and international conferences
Translate findings for policy, clinical, or public health audiences where relevant

Postgraduate supervision and capacity development

Financial, Supply Chain & Contract Management

Provide oversight to ensure effective and efficient implementation of approved budget/s for the study programmes and projects
Provide oversight to ensure that study budgets are executed in line with applicable policies and procedures
Provide oversight to ensure that contract management is in line with applicable policies and procedures
Compile relevant management reports regularly
Support/assist operations staff in ensuring IT infrastructure and systems are in place & enable efficient working

Effective self-management and performance ownership

Take ownership and accountability of the work and demonstrate effective self-management
Follow through to ensure that the quality and productivity standards of one’s own work are consistently and accurately maintained
Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
Take ownership of driving one’s own career by participating in ongoing training and development activities

Required minimum education and training:

PhD in Physiology
Strong training in quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research design and biostatistical skills
Formal research ethics and governance training (e.g., GCP Certification where relevant) highly advantageous
Demonstrated academic writing and publication track record

Required minimum work experience:

At least 5 years’ experience in applied research, programme evaluation, or academic research environments
Experience managing research teams, fieldwork, and complex project implementation
Experience in ethics applications, data governance, and regulatory compliance
Proven experience in data analysis, publication development, and multidisciplinary research delivery

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

Experience in cardiovascular physiology, public health, epidemiology and biostatistics
Strong leadership skills
Excellent organisational, administrative, and project management capabilities
Ability to manage multiple high-level deliverables simultaneously
Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in complex interdisciplinary environments
Commitment to research ethics, scientific integrity, and social impact
High level of initiative in career development, academic advancement, and institutional contribution

Employment Equity and EEO

WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

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Title: Senior Researcher; PhD in Physiology Wits DPHRU

Company: AJ Personnel

Location: Soweto, South Africa

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