Capacity
Human Capital Development
45+
Graduates Supervised
By Prof Zungu alone
PhD
Highest Degree Supported
Doctoral training
3
Partner Institutions
SAMRC · UNIVEN · Mintek
8
Research Themes
Multidisciplinary
Training Opportunities
Postgraduate & Research Opportunities
The DHAIOH Unit offers a range of postgraduate, postdoctoral, and research development opportunities across its eight strategic research themes.
Postdoctoral Fellows
Postdoctoral research fellowships in digital health, AI, occupational health surveillance, and related fields within the Unit's multidisciplinary research environment.
Doctoral Candidates (PhD)
Full doctoral research programmes addressing the Unit's strategic research themes under joint academic–industry supervision by Prof Lindiwe Zungu, Dr James Aluha, and the broader team.
Master's Students
Research Master's opportunities across eight strategic themes, combining research mentorship, experiential learning, and collaborative projects.
Emerging & Early-Career Researchers
Structured development pathways for emerging researchers and occupational health practitioners and professionals seeking to build expertise in digital health, AI, and mining health.
Research Interns & Assistants
Structured research internship placements providing exposure to digital health research, occupational health practice, and innovation within the DHAIOH Unit.
Occupational Health Practitioners & Professionals
Development opportunities for occupational health practitioners and professionals seeking to build expertise in digital health, artificial intelligence, and advanced occupational health systems.
Future Leaders in Digital Health & AI
Nurturing future leaders equipped to drive scientific discovery, digital transformation, policy influence, and sustainable impact in occupational health.
Capacity Building
Development Programmes
Research Capacity Development Programmes
Structured programmes designed to build research capacity in digital health, AI, and occupational health — targeting emerging researchers, healthcare professionals, and mining industry practitioners.
Advanced Research Methodology Training
Training in research design, epidemiological methods, data analytics and health intelligence, and scientific writing and research publication support.
Digital Health & AI Training
Specialised training in digital health technologies, AI methods, occupational health surveillance, medical surveillance, and innovation and commercialisation.
Mentorship & Leadership Development
Dedicated mentorship by experienced researchers, academics, and industry experts — with particular emphasis on supporting women researchers, emerging scholars, and historically underrepresented groups.
Grant Writing & Funding Development
Support for grant writing, research funding development, and accessing national and international research collaboration opportunities.
Occupational Health & Medical Surveillance Training
Specialised training in occupational health practice, medical surveillance, data analytics, health intelligence, and innovation and commercialisation.
Research Themes
Pursue Research That Matters
Postgraduate students and fellows work within the Unit's eight strategic research themes, contributing to cutting-edge projects that generate real-world impact for workers, workplaces, and communities across the mining sector and beyond.
Apply or Enquire
Interested in joining the DHAIOH Unit as a postgraduate student, postdoctoral fellow, or research intern? Contact us to learn more about available opportunities and application requirements.