Data Analyst

Recruiter:

University of Cape Town Lung Institute

Job Ref:

CPT000073/LS

Date posted:

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
The Centre for Child and Adolescent Lung Health (CHILD) at the UCT Lung Institute is recruiting a Data Analyst for the Drakenstein Child Health Study (DCHS) for a full-time 12-month contract post, with the possibility of renewal. The incumbent will be based at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and will be responsible for preparing, analysing and reporting on data related to the primary project outcomes and providing ongoing statistical support to students and investigators.

DCHS is a multi-year birth cohort study following 1,000 mother child pairs to investigate the epidemiology, aetiology and risk factors for childhood lower respiratory illness and the impact on child health, including the development of chronic respiratory disease. The study aims to investigate the role and interaction of potential risk factors covering 7 areas (environmental, infectious, nutritional, genetic, psychosocial, maternal and immunological risk factors) that may impact on child health. The cohort has been actively followed for 13 years, with an additional focus on the emergence of non-communicable diseases and mental health as the children reach pre-adolescence. With an extensive publication record, strong international collaborations and novel work in areas which include the childhood microbiome, gene expression, and adolescent TB, the study presents exciting opportunities for analysis and collaboration.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in statistics, epidemiology, demography or public health (with a strong quantitative focus)
Previous clinical research and statistical analysis experience (minimum 3 years)
Knowledge of STATA, and ability to work In R or other statistical packages
Data management experience with electronic platforms such as REDCap

The following will be advantageous:

Experience in child or maternal research as an advantage
Knowledge and experience in longitudinal data analysis is a distinct advantage
Experience working in a collaborative research environment
Experience with publications in peer-reviewed journals
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Preparing datasets for investigators and students
Providing statistical support to investigators and students by running specific analyses
Advising investigators and students on statistical approaches to research questions
Data quality control (including input into quality control systems and creating feedback reports)
Developing and maintaining REDCap-based databases, and reporting from such databases

Additional Information:

12-month Fixed Term Contract
Full-Time (40 hours per week; Monday to Friday)
This position is based at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital

Closing Date: 5 January 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT
The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint. The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd.

POPIA STATEMENT
Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed, and personal information defined in the protection of personal information Act 4 of 2013 will be processed. In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing as defined in the policy statement.

*Please note: This post is not part of UCT conditions of service. The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint.

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