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Research Assistant (Contract Position)

Desmond Tutu Health Foundation | Gauteng

About Us:
The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation, part of the University of Cape Town’s HIV Centre, conducts leading research and provides treatment/prevention programs for HIV and related infections in Southern Africa. We operate through grant funding with a commitment to health innovation and community impact.

Position Overview:

We seek a detail-oriented Research Assistant to support academic paper analysis and data management for ongoing research projects.

Key Details:

• Employment Type: Contract
• Education Requirement: Matric (Honours/Masters students encouraged)
• Field: Research – Biology, Medicine, Psychology or related

Requirements:

• Background in life sciences, medicine, psychology or related field
• Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Advanced Excel skills (data entry/management)
• Experience with EndNote reference software
• Strong academic writing and data interpretation skills
• Ability to access/process 60+ peer-reviewed papers weekly

Key Responsibilities:

• Retrieve and analyze academic papers from digital databases
• Accurately extract and record specified data points
• Maintain organized Excel databases for research teams
• Ensure data quality and audit readiness
• Coordinate regularly with project leads

Application Process:

Interested candidates meeting requirements are invited to apply through the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation’s official recruitment portal.

Note: We never charge application fees. Candidates should exercise caution against payment requests during recruitment processes.