Postdoctoral Fellowship COMBER
Listing reference: nwu_001942
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 15 September 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP VACANCY 2024
for research in the
Community-Based Educational Research (COMBER) Research Focus Area
North-West University, South Africa
Job description
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 Potchefstroom, Mafikeng or Vanderbijlpark (depending on the location of the mentor/host academic) 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/
Participatory Action Research
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
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
The postdoctoral fellow:
- must have completed a doctoral degree related to education research within the last five years at a university other than the North-West University
- must be willing to significantly contribute to the research outputs related to the central scholarly focus of the Research Focus Area;
- 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) a motivation letter for the research you are interested in pursuing in the research entity (Indicate your research focus/interest);
b) a detailed CV including your journal articles/relevant publication record;
c) the names and contact details of three contactable referees; and
a) a copy of your PhD qualification
b) A certified copy of ID or Passport
Kindly submit the above-listed documents to Mr TKK Masilo (Administrative Assistant – COMBER Focus Area): Tshepiso.Masilo@nwu.ac.za
As part of your motivation letter, you may nominate a potential mentor from the membership of the COMBER Research Focus Area https://education.nwu.ac.za/community-based-educational-research-comber/comber-unit-member\
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 September 2023 @ 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
CONTACT INFORMATION
Prof Mariëtte Koen
Acting Director: COMBER Focus Area
Faculty of Education
North-West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa
Phone number: 27 (0) 18 285 2278
