Masters Research Interns X3
Human Sciences Research Council
2007-11-26
CYFSD seeks to appoint three research interns on a 12-month contract to join the HSRC in February 2008. One intern will be assigned to each of our offices in Cape Town, Durban or Pretoria. Successful candidates will develop their research expertise by working with experts and project specialists.
The Child, Youth, Family and Social Development research programme employs a multi-disciplinary group of social scientists in Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria. The priority areas of research currently are: early child development youth development family studies social inclusion HIV/AIDS, and monitoring and evaluation. The programme uses a range of methodologies to describe, understand and monitor children, youth, families and other social institutions.
The internship experience is intensive and seeks mature individuals who are able to work independently as well as in a team.
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must either be in possession of a Masters degree in the social sciences, or be close to the completion of their degree. An interest in one of the priority research areas of CYFSD (e.g. Early Childhood Development Youth Development Family studies HIV/AIDS Social Inclusion etc) will be an advantage. A sound grounding in research methods will be a strong recommendation.
The HSRC offers attractive, market-related packages, depending on qualifications, experience and recent performance.
APPLICATIONS:
In your application, please include a letter of motivation indicating why you think you are suitably qualified for the position), your CV, the details of three recent referees (with telephone, fax or e-mail contact details) a copy of current earnings on a cost-to-company basis an example of recent academic work (not exceeding 8000 words) a one-page outline of your Masters thesis topic (or the abstract of the completed work). The HSRC will only consider applications that include the above requirements.
Applicants may be required to undertake a written exercise in the competencies required for the position.Please submit your application to: The Human Resources Practitioner, HSRC, Private Bag X07, Dalbridge, 4014, or hand deliver it to 750 Francois Road, Intuthuko Junction, Cato Manor, Durban. E-mailed and faxed applications will not be accepted. Enquiries and not applications may be directed to Professor Andy Dawes at (012) 466 7864. The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of its researchers who are black, female or disabled.
Closing date: 10 December 2007. We encourage applicants to submit prior to that date. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Only candidates who are interviewed will be advised of the outcome of their application.
APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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