Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC): PhD Internships 2022
Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC): PhD Internships 2022 has become available in Gauteng for studying graduates in possession of the below qualifications. If interested, see the below requirements. STREAK OF LUCK!
Human Sciences Research Council invites applicants to apply for a 36-month Graduate / Internship Programme 2022-2025.
Company: Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)
Date Listed: 23 May 2022
Job Type: Postgraduate Internship
Duration: 36 months
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Closing Date: 03 June 2022
The Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA) within the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and highly motivated postgraduate student as a Doctoral (PhD) Intern in its Pretoria Offices. The period for the internship is 36 months during which the successful candidate is expected to advance his/her doctoral studies in either sustainable development, peace and security, science innovation or gender studies in Africa. The intern is expected to develop research work that allows for collaboration with researchers within the AISA and across other Divisions of the HSRC.
Applications are invited from interested candidates who hold a Master’s Degree in Science and are in the process of registering for PhD studies or who are currently engaged with their PhD.
Minimum Requirements:
- Be in possession a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or Humanities.
- Be registering or have registered as a PhD candidate at a recognized university.
- An interest in research on Africa that seeks to extend and enhance the use and impact of scientific research.
- Evidence of sound analytical, research, writing and publication abilities will be an advantage.
- Curiosity, enthusiasm and interest in a research career that includes working in trans-, inter and multi-disciplinary research projects and teams.
- A sound academic record inclusive of data management and qualitative and quantitative analysis skills will be very advantageous;
- Experience in the preparation of research reports and manuscripts for publication, whilst having peer reviewed articles in recognised journals will be advantageous;
- Curiosity, enthusiasm and interest in a research career that includes working with statistics and data analysis;
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, good communication and leadership skills are required;
- Proficiency in or working experience with some or all of the following programmes: Atlas T, NVIVO, MS Access, Excel, Word, SPSS, STATA will be an advantage; and
- Ability to work to strict deadlines paying the necessary attention to detail.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with a research team on all aspects of conducting research, surveys and the analysis of resultant data;
- Assist in meeting the AISA targets;
- Make demonstrable progress towards the achievement of a Doctoral Degree;
- Develop own personal academic competencies through formal and informal training activities;
- Write up research results for conference presentations, research reports and manuscripts for publication;
- Commit to and participate in clear research trainee mentoring and capacity development activities.
How to Apply for Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC): PhD Internships 2022
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR PHD INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
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