In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Port Elizabeth and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.

Economic Performance and Development (EPD) seeks to generate robust knowledge, evidence and policy ideas to tackle the unsustainable levels of unemployment, inequality and poverty in South Africa. There is an emphasis on micro-economic and multi-disciplinary approaches to understanding the drivers and dynamics of economic and employment change within regions, cities, towns and rural areas. An underlying question is how to expand, upgrade and transform the trajectory of the economy in a way that benefits the many, not the few.

EPD’s work is structured around four themes:

• The spatial economy of city-regions
• Place making and development
• Rural Socio-Economic Transitions
• Employment creation and Inclusive development

EPD wishes to appoint a PhD Research Intern for a period of three years, to be based in Cape Town (Ref No: EPD PhD Intern 12/17)

The internship experience is intensive and seeks mature individuals who are able to work independently as well as in a team. The appointed intern will develop their research expertise by working with experts and project specialists. The successful candidate will be working on various projects under the Rural Socio-Economic Transitions theme.

What are the requirements?

• Applicants for the PhD internship must have graduated with a Master’s degree and be registered for a PhD in Economics (Development Economics, Econometrics), Agricultural Economics (Land Tenure and Rural Development), Innovation Studies and Development Studies at a South African university.
•Preference will be given to applicants whose PHD proposals have been accepted.
•A strong interest in the Economics of Land Policies, including redistributive land reform, land tenure, agricultural development interventions, rural innovation.
•Interest in any other research themes of EPD with an emphasis on Rural Socio-Economic Transitions, Employment creation and Inclusive development, Place making and development and The spatial economy of city-regions
•A sound conceptual grounding and experience in qualitative or quantitative research methods;
•Practical experience of working with household level survey data;
•A sound understanding of STATA;
•Familiarity with Macro-economic modelling (Social Accounting Matrices and Computable General Equilibrium Models) will be an added advantage;
•Demonstrated report writing skills;
•Competence in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
•Applicants who are South African citizens registered at a South African University will be given preference.

The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of its interns who are black, female or disabled and therefore, in terms of our Employment Equity Plan, previously disadvantaged candidates are encouraged to apply. South African citizens will receive preference.

APPLICATIONS: (1) a one page letter of motivation indicating your suitability for the position; (2) your CV, that must include your citizenship and proof of registration for PHD Studies; (3) a one-page outline of your PhD thesis; and (4) the details of three recent referees with telephone, fax or e-mail contact details.

How to apply?

Please submit your application online by CLICKING HERE

For further information about the HSRC or the post please consult our website (www.hsrc.ac.za).

Enquiries (not applications or CVs) may be directed to Dr Peter Jacobs Tel + 27 021 466 7849 email [email protected]

Closing date: 26 January 2018. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Only candidates who are interviewed will be advised of the outcome of their application. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment

APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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The Internship Programme in the HSRC is meant to provide the successful candidates with an opportunity to further develop their research expertise by working with subject experts and project specialists. The internship experience is intensive and requires mature individuals who are able to work under supervision and participate effectively in a team. The successful individuals will be required to balance their day to day duties and responsibilities in PHHSI and the HSRC with their PhD studies related work and complete their thesis within 3 years. Time is set aside for this purpose.

Key responsibilities will include:

In addition to completing their PhD degrees within three years, the PhD  trainees are required to participate in all aspects of the research process as they work with staff on research projects related to health care financing and health systems research. Among other duties they will participate in the following activities under supervision:

• Conceptualisation and execution of research projects;
• Writing funding proposals for funding applications;
• Collection and analysis of data;
• Producing peer reviewed research articles that appear in accredited scientific journals
• Write up of research results including workshops and conferences presentations, high quality research reports and manuscripts for submission to accredited scientific journals;
• Developing own personal academic competencies through formal and informal training activities;
• Assist with administrative matters in the research environment.

Key requirements:

• For a PhD Internship, applicants must be in possession of a Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification) and be registered for, or about to register for, a PhD with a registered South African University;
• Have an interest and some experience in Health Economics and any other of the priority research areas of PHHSI (e.g. infant, child and maternal health including reproductive health; nutrition; social determinants of heath such as smoking, alcohol and stress; health promotion and disease prevention, and gender in health and development);
• Experience in and understanding of quantitative and qualitative research approaches will be a strong recommendation;
• Proficiency in or working experience with some or all of the following programmes:  MS Access, Excel, Word, SPSS, STATA, Nvivo, AtlasTI or other relevant statistical packages;
• Sound knowledge of data management and data analysis or statistical skills will be advantageous;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Good communication and leadership skills.

The HSRC offers attractive, market-related packages depending on qualifications and experience.

Applications: In your application, please include: your CV, a letter of motivation, the advert reference, the details of three recent referees (with telephone, fax and e-mail contact details), and photocopies of up to three of your sole or first-authored publications.  The HSRC will only consider applications that comply with the above requirements.  Applicants may be required to undertake a written exercise in the competencies required for the position.

Please submit your application to: : The HR Generalist, Private Bag X9182, Cape Town, 8000 or hand deliver it to the HSRC, Ground Floor Reception, Plein Park Building, Cape Town. E-mailed and faxed applications will not be accepted.  For further enquiries, please contact Professor Demetre Labadarios on +27(0)21 466 7802.

The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of its senior managers, research leaders and support staff who are black, female or disabled.

Closing date: 13 May 2013. We encourage applicants to submit prior to that date. Applicants who have not been contacted within eight weeks should assume that their application has been unsuccessful. Only candidates who are interviewed will be advised of the outcome of the interview.

APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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