The SAMRC extends an invite to graduates to apply and participate in an internship programme in the South African Population Research Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN).
Closing date: 29 April 2024
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
About SAMRC
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) was founded in 1969 to enhance the well-being of the nation’s population by conducting research, promoting development and technology transfer, in order to enhance the quality of life.
The organization’s research initiatives cover a wide range of areas such as tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, cardiovascular diseases, non-communicable diseases, gender and health, as well as alcohol and substance abuse.
With a key goal of supporting the country’s health systems, the SAMRC consistently identifies the leading causes of mortality in South Africa.
Careers at SAMRC
Do you want to work at a company that has a vision of fostering a healthy society through research, innovation, and transformation?
Are you enthusiastic about data science and it’s prospects to positively impact livelihoods of South Africans and transform the country’s socio-economic fortunes?
SAMRC is offering young South African graduates the opportunities to start off as interns and build a foundation for a solid career in data science.
About the SAMRC Data Science Internship
The SAMRC South African Population Research Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN) unit is currently seeking an intern (data scientist) to participate in the management, upkeep, and enhancement of the Unit’s data system.
The individual selected for this internship will be responsible for creating, executing, and managing protocols and systems for organizing the data provided by the network of HDSS Nodes that make up SAPRIN.
This will facilitate the most effective utilization of this resource by data users within SAPRIN as well as by the wider national and international scientific community.
Minimum Qualification
- A honours level qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Statistics or related discipline.
- Solid interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to define, analyse and resolve problems.
- Willingness to learn.
Other criteria: Applicants must have basic knowledge of SQL, Statistical Analysis software e.g., SAS, Stata, R, and programming in Julia, Python or any other high-level language.
Note that shortlisted candidates will undergo a competency test on the basic knowledge of the programs mentioned.
How to Apply
Remuneration will be in line with the salary scales for Interns.
Closing date: 29 April 2024
Follow the easy guidelines below for this opportunity:
- Visit the SAMRC careers page for the full advert to this internship opportunity.
- Read through the stated job requirements. If you meet a majority of these job specifications, proceed and apply via the link button on the vacancy page.
- PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R 722A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS.
- PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
We wish you all the best with your job applications.
