Wits Consortium Careers – Researcher

Job Description:

To measure and examine features of the built and food environment to meet the overall research objectives of the GDAR spaces project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Environment relevant to diet, physical activity and climate change
• Capture and clean data
• Conduct data analysis as and when required
• Use data collection tools (i.e. REDCap) to examine the constructs of the built and natural
• Maintain effective communication with the project team on an on-going basis

Job Requirements:

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Willingness to work independently and within a team
• Advanced computer literacy
• Willingness to travel
• Excellent writing skills
• Knowledge of sound ethical practice in the conduct of research
• Excellent organisational skills

Qualification & Experience:

• Honours degree in Public Health, Spatial Epidemiology or Equivalent
• 1-2 years’ work experience in public health or research (experience with spatial mapping will be an added advantage)

Job Details:

Company: Wits Health Consortium

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Soweto, Gauteng, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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