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Posdoctoral Fellowship Community-Based Educational Research (COMBER) Research Focus Area

Listing reference: nwu_003580

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 15 July 2025

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Temporary

Remuneration: Market Related

About our company

NWU

Introduction

Suitable candidates are invited to apply for the position of a postdoctoral fellow at the Community-Based Educational Research Focus Area within the Faculty of Education at the North-West University (NWU), South Africa. This postdoctoral fellowship is funded by the North-West University and is a one-year position, but the contract can be extended for up to three years, subject to satisfactory performance during the previous year. The Research Focus Area will host the appointed fellow, who will be expected to reside in Vanderbijlpark for the duration of the contract. Information on COMBER is available at https://education.nwu.ac.za/comber and for even more information on the North-West University, please visit http://www.nwu.ac.za/

Job description

COMBER defines research as a partnership of students and community members who collaboratively engage in research to solve a pressing educational problem to generate knowledge, skills and processes that will enhance sustainable learning and development. As such, the methodology that is most suited is action research that allows us to do research with people, rather than on them. It is crucial for university partners to listen to a community and learn how they explain the problem and envisage solutions. Research conducted in this way becomes educative in that participants in the process also learn how to communicate effectively, and improve their self-esteem and confidence and ability to collaborate with others to creative ways to enhance their own lives.

Minimum requirements

should hold a doctoral degree in education research, obtained within the past five years from a university other than North-West University, with a focus on learner support, inclusivity, learner diversity, psychosocial issues, and technology integration;
must be willing to significantly contribute to the research outputs related to the central scholarly focus of the sarea;
must demonstrate evidence of scholarly performance including a relevant publication record preferably ISI-listed or IBSS-listed journal articles; and
must demonstrate English language proficiency, as well as sound conceptual and writing skills.

APPLICATION

To apply for this contract engagement, please provide via email the following documentation: a motivation letter for the research you are interested in pursuing in the research entity (Indicate your research focus/interest);
a detailed CV including your journal articles/relevant publication record;
the names and contact details of three contactable referees; and
a copy of your PhD qualification.
A certified copy of ID or Passport.

Kindly submit the above-listed documents to Ms Nthabiseng Mohobe (Administrative Assistant – COMBER Focus Area): Nthabiseng.Mohobe@nwu.ac.za

Your mentor will be involved in the subarea that focuses on learner support, inclusivity, learner diversity, psychosocial matters, and the integration of technology. https://education.nwu.ac.za/community-based-educational-research-comber/comber-unit-member

APPLICATION DEADLINE

15 July 2025 @ 14:00

DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: Will be discussed with the successful candidate

It is expected that the successful applicant to occupy the position as soon as possible after the appointment. The contract will be valid from the 1st of the arrival month agreed upon.

WEBSITE FOR JOB

http://www.nwu.ac.za/vacancies

CONTACT INFORMATION

Ms Nthabiseng Mohobe (Administrative Assistant – COMBER Focus Area):

Nthabiseng.Mohobe@nwu.ac.za

Nthabiseng Mohobe

Administrative Assistant

Research Focus Area: COMBER

Faculty of Education

Potchefstroom Campus

Phone: (018) 285 2555