Technical Research Assistant jobs in Stellenbosch

Duties/Pligte-- Providing technical support related to formulating online questionnaires and the design and implementation of online teaching tools;- Conducting scoping reviews;- Scheduling and conducting interviews and/or focus group discussions, in person or virtually, as per requirements of research projects;- Assisting with the formulation of transcripts and coding related to qualitative...

Applications are invited for the Technical Assistant position to be based in Stellenbosch. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The Technical Assistant's main duty will be assisting with installations, troubleshooting, and maintaining all fibre optic and wireless systems. Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to: Site Survey: - Assist with signal scan and throughput tests to High site. -...

Responsibilities: - Optimize sales through specialist product knowledge and selling technique. - Exceed customer expectations by offering specialised service and optimize sales interactions by demonstrating products to customers. - Adhere stock loss controls in store - Ensuring individual targets are met consistently - Understand, accept and follow all company policies and procedures. - Maintain...

Our client, a leader in the grain and oilseeds trading environment, is looking for a driven and analytical Agricultural Research Analyst to join their research and trading support team. This role requires strong agricultural economics knowledge, weather and crop-analysis capability, and hands-on experience conducting crop tours and interpreting field data. You will play a key role in supporting...

Our client is looking for a Senior Researcher within geochemistry. The incumbent will conduct research in the hydrogeological field as it relates to thegeochemistry (or geology and chemistry) and understanding of hydrogeological impacts of land-usechanges through hydrogeological assessments, including groundwater resource quality measures to enable/promote smart water use, and develop high...

Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, ZAVacancy: ResearcherDepartment: ResearchContract: PermanentLocation: Western Cape - StellenboschJob Purpose:Supporting trading team in analysis of historical data and weather-related info, crop modelling, building of presentations for different meetings, executing crop tours during season, updating every day excel sheets used for research and analysis.Minimum...

Duties/Pligte- Performing all study activities according to the agreed protocols, SOPs and timeframes;- Recruiting, consenting and enrolling study participants;- Taking on tasks associated with oversight for protocol field implementation;- Collecting quantitative (survey) data electronically (using tablets) and through headcounts;- Collecting qualitative data through focus groups and in-depth...

Duties/Pligte The incumbent will provide both technical and administrative support to the project team, including: assistance with preparing the laboratory for experiments, culturing and handling microbial isolates, project administration, and coordinating research activities. Key Responsibilities - Preparing and maintaining laboratory facilities and consumables. - Providing support with...

Duties/Pligte Technical Support for Training- Providing technical assistance, under the guidance of academics and/or a supervisor, to undergraduate and honour's students in all areas of wine production and bottling.- Conducting and capturing results of routine grape and wine chemical analyses, e.g. pH, TA and Balling, in electronic or hardcopy format.- Assisting, under the guidance of academics...

Duties/PligteInfrastructure and Facilities SupportActing as the main liaison between the Department of Biochemistry, Facilities Management, and contractors for all infrastructure-related matters.- Identifying and addressing maintenance issues across the Department (plumbing, electricity, gas, doors, windows, paint, flooring, etc.).- Logging maintenance requests via the University's online system...

Duties/Pligte- Supporting and assisting the senior technical officer.- Assisting the senior technical officer in managing the departmental laboratories and storerooms, which includes equipment, geological and chemical inventories, gas supply and waste disposal.- Assisting the senior technical officer in providing technical support to academic staff and postgraduate students.- Assisting the senior...

Duties/PligteAnalytical and training duties: - All aspects related to general chemical analyses performed in the laboratory, acting both independently, as well as in support of the other CA Lab staff. This would include preparing standards, calibration curves, and samples; setting up instruments, monitoring the analytical performance of the instruments and other quality control parameters; as...

Duties/Pligte The intern will be responsible for delivering technical support to agronomy researchers working on crop production systems involving cool-season crops, including wheat, barley, oats, canola, and cover crops/forage crops. Tasks may include, but are not limited to: - Providing support with marking out trials in the field according to the trial design. - Liaising with collaborators...

Duties/Pligte - Leading independent bioinformatics, computational biology, or genomic epidemiology research projects. - Publishing high-quality research articles in reputable, peer-reviewed journals. - Developing new analytical methods, pipelines, or computational models. - Identifying emerging scientific questions and proposing innovative solutions. - Preparing and submitting competitive...

Employer:Process Engineering, Stellenbosch University Location: Department of Process Engineering, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch Degree level: Full-time research-based Masters or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering An opportunity is available for postgraduate research at Masters or PhD level focused on the assessment and optimization of bioprocesses for the production of valuable...

The project focusses on bioproducts, such as biohydrogen, biosurfactants, and others using various biocatalysts. Minimum requirements for the role: Must have a Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or related PhD. Relevant experience with micro-organism cultivation is required. Must have strong interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills. Attention to detail and accuracy is...

Duties/PligteBeing situated at a study site to recruit and consent study participants, including in a busy and occasionally crowded space;- Meeting recruitment targets and managing multiple studies through simultaneous enrolment;- Assisting with tracing patients;- Working closely and maintaining good relations with other research nurses, city clinic staff, field staff, study clinician and...

Duties/Pligte- Providing conceptual, strategic, and visionary research and knowledge leadership for the Southern African Resilience Academy, working in consultation with the GRP leadership, the SARChl in Social-Ecological Systems and Resilience, the PECS international project office, and other social-ecological systems and resilience research networks regionally and globally.- Liaising with the...

Duties/Pligte- Providing conceptual, strategic, and visionary leadership for the energy research team, with special reference to research that is aimed at publications;- Publication of research in recognised, peer-reviewed journals, as well as in chapters of books;- Developing joint research proposals with members of the energy research team and research partners in South African, African, and...

Duties/Pligte- Preparing and organising the appropriate research documents;- Obtaining informed consent from study participants;- Introducing and explaining the study, including all the study procedures, to the potential participants;- Assisting with community sensitisation;- Assisting with recruitment of MDR-TB cases and household contacts;- Assisting with interpreting services, when required;-...