Junior Statistician

CAPRISA’s goal is to undertake globally relevant and locally responsive research that contributes to understanding HIV Vaccines and Pathogenesis, Prevention and Epidemiology, the links between Tuberculosis and AIDS treatment and Covid-19. CAPRISA is a UNAIDS Collaborating Centre for HIV Research and Policy and is recognised as a DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in HIV Prevention and hosts the SAMRC HIV-TB Pathogenesis and Treatment Research Unit.

Applicants are advised that CAPRISA has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy and all appointees will need to be vaccinated at commencement of employment.

Minimum Requirements:

·       Honours degree in Statistics
·       At least 1 year of research experience and statistical analysis
·       SAS, R, STATA or another statistical analysis programme essential
·       Basic knowledge of clinical research
·       High level of computer literacy in MS office (Word, Advanced Excel and Outlook)
·       Master’s degree and computer programming experience (know at least one computer language) would be advantageous

Competencies:

·       Ability to communicate statistical concepts to non-statisticians
·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
·       Attention to detail with strong analytical ability
·       Ability to organise and manage multiple priorities
·       Ability to work independently and fit in well within a multi-disciplinary team