Post-Doctoral Research Scientists (2 Positions) at African Population And Health Research Center (APHRC)

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of information systems and provision of analytical methodological support and advices to researchers;
• Lead and contribute to proposal development and fundraising for research projects in the unit;
• Provide statistical advice and support to researchers developing proposals and writing scientific papers;
• Supervise and mentor junior staff to contribute to the design of proposals for grant applications, scientific writing analytical support and/or information systems development;
• Supervise and mentor junior staff to conduct literature reviews;
• Ensure the recruitment, training and supervision of field interviewers;
• Oversee/lead development of field and training manuals;
• Ensure ethical approvals and research permits are obtained;
• Oversee fieldwork in the execution of the research projects to ensure timely implementation of field activities;
• Ensure community mobilization and education of the community in relation to theresearch;
• Contribute to the development of project reports;
• Contribute to institutional publications including and not limited to lay dissemination materials such as policy/research briefs and fact sheets;
• Contribute to policy engagement and the unit’s strategic planning;
• Contribute to cultivation of relations with key institutional donors;
• Represent the Center at high level national, regional and international forums, including relevant technical working groups and expert committees; and
• Define own area of research interest through developing proposals, concept notes and publishing in the area.

Qualifications and Experience

• PhD in Demography, Populations Studies, Public Health, Sociology, Statistics, Data Science, Econometrics, or equivalent in related disciplines.
• Have 2 years’ of relevant post-doctoral experience.
• Strong writing skills and good record of publications, which utilize defined analytical methodologies.
• Experience in developing proposals; evidence of previous successful grants will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in managing research projects, including experience in conducting, coordinating and managing surveys.
• Proven experience in conducting desk reviews.
• Strong quantitative skills (managing, analyzing and interpreting data), with good familiarity with quantitative statistical packages (e.g. STATA, R). 

Closing Date: 31 May 2022