·  The purpose of the position is to create and produce research outputs (peer-reviewed articles, master’s dissertations and PhD theses, conference papers and peer-reviewed chapters/books) through own research efforts and through the efforts of master’s and PhD students by using the best available research methods and techniques in an ethical way to contribute to a well-functioning research entity and competent students and staff members. The incumbent will apply for external funding for research projects and play a vital role in providing expertise (e.g., via workshops, lectures, consultation – both online and in person) to other members of the entity in multidisciplinary research projects across the three campuses of the NWU linked to the research entity

·         PhD in Industrial Psychology, Business Management, Marketing, Accountancy, Statistics, or related field.

·         At least 7 years’ experience of working with research administration and related processes

·         At least 7 years’ research experience in the higher education environment

·         5 years’ higher education lecturing experience

·         Registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) (in the case of PhD in Psychology-related field)

·         2 years’ experience of research entity-related administration.

·         An NRF-rating.

·         Expert knowledge in a specific field of the Research Entity.

·         Demonstrable experience in the supervision of master’s students and promotion of PhD candidates

·         At least 10 peer-reviewed accredited publications in a diversity of journals, with some being as first author in Q1-ranked journals (SciMago) and presented 5 international conference papers at reputable conferences in their field

·         Demonstrable computer literacy and competence in the use of software programmes for qualitative/quantitative analyses (e.g., JASP, SPSS, MPLUS, R, AMOS, ATLAS.ti)

·         Demonstrable research productivity

·         Knowledge and experience in/of research administration

·         Demonstrable presentation skills (for conferences, workshops and lecturing), networking skills (national and international levels), analytical skills, skills to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, client and student orientation, and communication skills

·         Experience or the demonstrable ability to successfully apply for/obtain research funding

·         An output and quality orientation

·         Flexibility and conflict management to work with diverse groups/opinions

·         Maturity and drive

·         Development of self/others

·         Continuous learner

 

1.    Research:

·         Apply for funding in (multidisciplinary) research projects

·         Conduct research and publish findings in respected national and international journals (IBSS/Scopus/ISI)

·         Supervise master’s and PhD students

·         Initiate and maintain national and international research networks

·         Participate in the evaluation of ethics applications and research proposals

·         Ensure effective research administration

·         Collaborate with colleagues within the Unit where appropriate

2.    Teaching and learning:

·         Develop, register, and present Short Learning Programmes (SLPs)

·         At the research director’s discretion, assist specific schools where the incumbent has the knowledge and expertise with a post-graduate module - where requested

3.    Research leadership:

·         Assist the research director (or entity colleagues) and/or take proactive actions to develop members of the entity.

·         Arrange and present workshops on research methodology as well as based on their expertise for various targeted groups, based on current developments within their field.

·         To stay abreast with new developments in research methodology and the related field.

·         Serve on related research/ethics/integrity/management committees as directed by the research director

4.    Community engagement:

·         Work with related schools to promote inclusion, capability, where possible

 

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.