Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Climate change and Health

AHRI is always looking for talented and motivated staff to join our multidisciplinary team. We offer a highly diverse, professional and supportive environment with opportunities for development and growth.

Description:

Overview of Duties:

Background

Due to the increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events (EWEs), such as floods in South Africa, there is the increased risk of poor health outcomes especially for the most vulnerable populations, especially people living with HIV (PLHIV), in our society. This is because the impacts of these events can be unevenly experienced and managed by different societies and population groups. This new project provides an opportunity to work with an impressive multidisciplinary team working on climate change and health issues. The candidate will work within the climate change and health programme under the guidance of the principal investigator and the mentorship of the study principal investigators and co-investigators. This position is based across the two AHRI campuses and accepted candidates will be based in Durban while supporting the study at both sites.

Qualifications and experience:

• PhD in economics, development studies, social sciences or related disciplines
• Completed, or about to complete, their PhD degree (PhD not older than five years)
• Strong quantitative and qualitative skills: proficiency in mixed methods (e.g. cluster) analysis
• Experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder workshops is desirable
• Experience with local/national NPO/NGO/CSO environment
• Experience in research project coordination, data quality control, and public engagement is desirable
• Fluency in isiZulu is also desirable

How to apply

To apply, please complete the application form by clicking the ‘apply’ button. Applicants must attach the following documents:

• A cover letter
• A 1–2-page CV
• Academic record

For inquiries about this position, please email [email protected] with the subject line: ‘PDRF S3E study’

The stipend for this position depends on previous experience and brackets are according to AHRI’s official scheme and NRF grades, which will be without tax deduction due to tax exemption status for postdoctoral fellows. There is no relocation allowance for this position.

Worker type:

Contract

Project duration: 12 months

Application closing date: 31 May 2025

AHRI is a values-driven organisation. As an employer we are committed to staff engagement and development. Our culture is one of high performance and partnership.

Our values
The successful candidate will be expected to live by AHRI’s values, which are collaboration, ubuntu, leadership, innovation, transformation, and excellence.

About AHRI

Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is an independent, transdisciplinary scientific research institute based across two campuses in the province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) in South Africa. AHRI’s vision is optimal health and well-being of under-resourced populations.

AHRI’s research combines population, basic, social, and medical sciences to understand and intervene in the health and well-being of South African communities.

The institute works in partnership with local communities and South African academic, governmental and other policy stakeholders. We emphasise training of the next generation of African scientists. AHRI collaborates with over 60 institutions globally.

The work lives of AHRI’s ~700 scientists, students and staff members are driven by our values: ubuntu, transformation, leadership, innovation, excellence, and collaboration.

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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 14 days of the application closing date.

AHRI is a values-driven organisation. As an employer we are committed to staff engagement and development. Our culture is one of high performance and partnership.

Our values
The successful candidate will be expected to live by AHRI’s values, including collaboration, ubuntu, leadership, innovation, transformation, and excellence.
 
 
Employment equity
AHRI is fully compliant with South African labour law and is committed to employment equity. This position is primarily open to South African or other African applicants, with a valid work permit desirable. AHRI reserves the right in special circumstances to accept late applications or to extend the above date to facilitate further searches. Furthermore, AHRI reserves the right not to make an appointment.