Research Coordinator: Ocean & Atmosphere at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

Postion Summary:
SAEON Egagasini Node, based in Cape Town, Western Cape, is looking for a Research Coordinator (RC) as part of a Professional Development Accelerator Program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with SAPRI infrastructure and collaborators to produce dataAnalysing data and writing scientific papersWriting research proposalsCarrying out field work/research cruisesSpending time at SAPRI partner institutionsWorking with policy makers to ensure science is relevantSupporting operations coordinator and SAPRI manager in areas of infrastructure managementSupporting the development and maintenance of the infrastructure database and support the manager with the relevant logistical support
• Assisting with Supply Chain Management, Bid Specification Committee and Bid Evaluation Committee meetings, budgeting and report writingProviding mentorship to students in relevant SAPRI fieldSupporting science engagement through the Egagasini node engagement team and through ALSACommunicating SAPRI science on different platformsAssisting with SAPRI communication materialsSupporting the chair of the relevant user foraAssisting with additional task teams as the need arises, such as a task team on the refurbishment of the SA Agulhas II
• Partaking in the other relevant SAPRI panels to ensure communicationAssisting with all cruise planning and Antarctic workSupporting technicians in instrument use and maintenance

Minimum Qualification:

• Masters Degree / NQF 9

Minimum Experience:

• 3-4 years

• Minimum MSc in related discipline and 3 years work experience or PhDEvidence of exceptional performance in research within a related disciplineEvidence of exceptional performance in related field of work

Experience:

• Demonstrable ability and coordinating multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder teamsProven ability to work with diverse and complex stakeholders and deal with conflicting needs

Knowledge:

• Evidence of ability to synthesize complex material underpinned by high level written communication skills, to support the development of business/performance plans, progress report submissions, agreements, permit applications and public relations material

Additional Notes:
Desire to work within the marine and polar community, to go on research cruises and work with research [URL Removed] to go to travel and go to seaA valid code B driver’s [URL Removed] program is aimed at transforming marine and polar sciences and is open to interested parties from designated groups [URL Removed] NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.

Desired Skills:

• Skilled in applied field of position
• Knowledge to be relevant
• Responsible in performing duties

About The Employer:

The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities. The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) is a research platform funded by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF) since 2002. SAEON is mandated to observe and research ecosystems on land, in coastal regions and the oceans to understand how those systems function and might change over time and space when influenced by socio-economic driving forces including climate change. We deliver our data online and offer tools, services and advice for informed environmental policy-making.