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Job title:  Project Coordinator (One year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension) Ref. TGB02/038/0223

Commencement date: 01 April 2023

Host: Tuberculosis Host Genetics Research Group | Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University

Location: The research group is situated on the Tygerberg Campus of Stellenbosch University and conducts human genetics research. We recruit participants for our research studies from various communities in South Africa. This position will be based in Tygerberg but may include activity in and travel to other provinces.

Summary of fellowship:  A competitive tax-free fellowship is offered for 2 years with annual renewal contingent on progress, performance reviews, and funding availability. 

Duties: 

  • Providing research assistance for projects in South Africa;
  • Coordinating numerous outreach and training projects that will occur in the Western and Northern Cape Provinces of South Africa;
  • Managing ethics applications and regulatory affairs related to the research projects;
  • Maintaining and monitoring project documentation, contracts and collaborators;
  • Coordinating and participating in project meetings;
  • Providing support to various stakeholders in the project;
  • Assisting with participant recruitment, sample collection, and DNA extraction;
  • Maintaining REDCap databases related to the sample collections;
  • Writing and updating standard operating procedures;
  • Managing orders for equipment and reagents;
  • Responsible for ensuring that equipment is safe, maintained and in working order;
  • Contributing to the overall activities of the research team and the Division as required

Job Requirements:

  • MSc in human genetics, infectious diseases, or a related field;
  • Good Clinical Practice training;
  • Excellent written, communication and organisational skills;
  • Experienced with ethics applications and regulatory affairs;
  • Fluent in English and Afrikaans (the field work will take place in an area where Afrikaans is the predominant language);
  • Willingness to travel within South Africa at least four times a year for at least two weeks at a time;
  • The ability to work on all Microsoft products and applications, and familiarity with some teleconference software;
  • Experience in recruiting research participants, collecting saliva samples and performing DNA extractions in a laboratory;
  • A valid driver's license.
Recommendations:
  • Evidence of being involved in an outreach/training project;
  • Evidence of previous field work experience;
  • Previous experience in project coordination will be advantageous.

How to Apply:

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email 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.​
APPLY ONLINE AT https://www.sun.ac.za/english/careers BY USING THE APPLY NOW LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE. 

Enquiries regarding this post: Dr. Caitlin Viljoen on 021 938 9695, or at caitlinu@sun.ac.za.​

Closing date for applications: 03 March 2023​


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