The Division of Epidemiology & Biostatistics in the School of Public Health and Family Medicine (SPH&FM) is seeking a biostatistician for a permanent teaching position. The main purpose of this position is to participate in teaching, supervision and research activities within the Division of Epidemiology & Biostatistics and the School of Public Health & Family Medicine at the University of Cape Town. The level of the appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer.
Minimum Requirements:
- an MSc or equivalent in statistics with a focus on biostatistics or the equivalent, or an MPH or PhD in epidemiology with substantial biostatistical training and experience
- excellent communication skills and the ability to explain basic statistical concepts
- experience in teaching statistical content
- a good understanding of statistical methods most commonly used in biomedical research
- extensive knowledge of a major statistical software programme (R and/or Stata would be preferable)
View job posting (pdf) :
http://www.staff.uct.ac.za/sites/default/files/FHS_E18105%20L_SLBiostatistics.pdf
Closes 03 April 2018
