Research & Development Associate

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A global leader in cross-border IT Hardware and Medical equipment logistics, specialising in end-to-end trade compliance, import/export services, and international delivery is looking for

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Date posted:

Monday, June 30, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

A global leader in cross-border IT Hardware and Medical equipment logistics, specialising in end-to-end trade compliance, import/export services, and international delivery is looking for Research & Development Associate to join their team.

Operating in over 200 countries and territories, they help organisations overcome regulatory and logistical barriers to move high-value technology and medical assets seamlessly and securely.

With a strong focus on customs compliance, tax management, and risk mitigation, they simplify complex international shipments so our clients can focus on scaling their operations globally.

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Excellent High School and University results.
  • Professional qualification: a business - related qualification can be advantageous.

Skills Set and Desired Competencies:

Excellent use of the English language in the following areas:

  • Reading with comprehension.
  • Written communication.
  • Verbal communication.
  • Confident and persuasive in communications with suppliers.
  • Ability to proactively identify problems and think of creative solutions.
  • Excellent business acumen.
  • Attention to detail with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Ability to adapt within the ever-changing business environment.
  • Well organised to be able to run multiple projects concurrently.
  • Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication.

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Johannesburg, Gauteng Southern Centre for Inequality Studies (SCIS) Wits University

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Job Title Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Research Scientist Location Parktown,ZA Organization Name Faculty Research (FRC) Department Description

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Job Title Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Research Scientist Location Parktown,ZA Organization Name Faculty Research (FRC) Department Description

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Research Scientist in Artificial Intelligence for Health Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Position Type: 5-year renewable contract

About the Position: The Faculty of Health Sciences at WITS University invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Researcher position specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for health sciences. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic faculty and contribute meaningfully to building cutting-edge health sciences research and innovation.

Brief Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute high-quality research integrating AI methodologies into the broad field of health sciences.
  • Publish findings in reputable peer-reviewed journals and present research at international conferences.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary health science teams to develop innovative AI-driven products and solutions tailored to medical and health science applications.
  • Help nurture collaborations between the Faculty of Health Sciences at WITS and both the MIND institute and the School of Computer Sciences and Applied Mathematics at WITS.
  • Provide mentorship and supervision of postgraduate students.
  • Participate in securing external funding through grant applications and industry partnerships.
  • Engage actively with industry stakeholders to ensure effective translation of research into viable products.

Qualifications And Experience

  • Relevant Master's degree (MSc) in Engineering, Physics, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline is required. A PhD will be highly advantageous.
  • Extensive experience in building and deploying AI solutions across diverse applications, including natural language processing, computer vision, statistical modeling, regression, AI agents and large language models and tools.
  • The following will be advantageous:
  • industry experience
  • a proven track record of successful AI product design and deployments
  • experience applying AI to medical and health-related research.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to effectively collaborate in multidisciplinary environments.

Requirements

Detailed Description Job Requirements Additional Details How To Apply

See attached selection criteria

Remuneration: Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Contact Details: For inquiries please contact:

To Apply

Please submit the following documents on or for internal applicants cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for this Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer / Researcher position.
  • A detailed CV, including contact details, names, telephone numbers and email addresses of 3 referees, which one of the referees must be your current or recent line manager.
  • Certified copies of qualifications including Matric.
  • South African identity document or passport and permit.

  • The University is committed to employment equity, and as a result, preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University.

    The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

    Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.

    The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise .

    The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

    Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.


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This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic faculty and contribute meaningfully to building cutting-edge health sciences research and innovation.Brief DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesLead and execute high-quality research integrating AI methodologies into the broad field of health sciences. Publish findings in reputable peer-reviewed journals and present research at international conferences. Collaborate with interdisciplinary health science teams to develop innovative AI-driven products and solutions tailored to medical and health science applications. Help nurture collaborations between the Faculty of Health Sciences at WITS and both the MIND institute and the School of Computer Sciences and Applied Mathematics at WITS. Provide mentorship and supervision of postgraduate students. Participate in securing external funding through grant applications and industry partnerships. 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