Stellenbosch university offer postdoctoral research in the field of Health sciences for the south African and International students for the year 2012/13 South Africa.
The study subject is Health sciences. The course level is postdoctoral. The scholarship provider is Stellenbosch University. The scholarship can be taken at South Africa.
Eligibility:
1. Successfully obtained their PhD in the health sciences within the last 5 years,
2. First language fluency in isiXhosa, and a fluency in English (both spoken and written language),
3. Extensive experience in qualitative analysis of interview data,
4. Experience with applicable software and analysis of qualitative outcomes,
5. Knowledge of medical and healthcare terminology,
6. Knowledge of the South African healthcare system (Western Cape public sector, highly advantageous),
7. Ability to work independently, and
Scholarship open for International students as well.
The postdoctoral project will focus on the qualitative analysis of the data, specifically focusing on the isiXhosa language interviews, using well described and accepted qualitative assessment processes to add depth to the current study findings. An understanding of medical and healthcare terminology and the Western Cape public sector health system would be a prerequisite to developing the full potential of the data.
The successful candidate will be expected to: draft a protocol for the qualitative analysis, carry out an appropriate literature review, carry out an analysis of a sample of the caregiver interviews data using appropriate tools, and write up the results in the form of a publishable paper or papers
You can apply to this position electronically.
Scholarship application deadline is 15 June 2012.
Source:
http://www.uct.ac.za/usr/pgfo/postdocs/notices/Postdoctoral%20Research%20Fellowship-SUN-15Jun12.pdf