Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship - Marketing Management
Listing reference: nwu_002121
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 2 November 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW POSITION IN MARKETING MANAGEMENT AT NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY IN SOUTH AFRICA .
Job description
The School of Management Sciences (Vanderbijlpark Campus) within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University has a 2-year position for a post-doctoral researcher to initiate and execute Marketing Management research projects, which relate to the fields of fashion branding, luxury branding, brand management or fashion marketing. The applicant will be based at the Vanderbijlpark campus, with the aim of increasing research outputs in one or more of the mentioned fields.
As part of a strong research team, the successful candidate must demonstrate experience in securing research project funding and article publications. The position can be extended for another year if the scholarly output is exceptional. The North-West University offers a stimulating working environment, in which the successful applicant will be mentored by two senior researchers. In addition to research outputs, the successful candidate will mentor Marketing Management master’s students in support of supervisors and form part of the School’s Scientific Committee.
Minimum requirements
Requirements:
- PhD in Marketing Management or related field, obtained in the last five years, with expertise and research outputs related to fashion branding, luxury branding, brand management or fashion marketing.
- Proven track record of publications in top-quality journals (DHET Accredited Journals).
- Evidence of a previous or a funded project will be an added advantage.
- Fluent in both written and spoken English.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
A panel of researchers will remotely interview applicants that adhere to the criteria. The appointment is from 1 January 2024 (or based on the agreement).
Inclusions
The stipend is per the university’s post-doctoral fellowship position scale (R240 000 pa). The successful candidate will receive a dedicated office in close proximity to the post-doctoral mentors and staff members in the School of Management Sciences. The post-doctoral fellow office will be equipped with all amenities necessary for effective outputs.
The School of Management Sciences and the NWU are not responsible for the arrangement or payment of accommodation, personal travel or any other expenses which are not part of the post-doctoral fellow agreement.
How to apply?
Applications should be submitted to Lorenda.Minne@nwu.ac.za on or before 02 November 2023. The application should be written in English and include the following documents:
- A motivation letter summarising the applicant's professional experience and expertise and describing why the applicant is interested in this position, as well as the expected contribution to be made to the School of Management Sciences.
- A research plan for the next two years.
- A curriculum vitae (max. 5 pages).
- A detailed list of publications.
- Names and complete contact information of two references.
- Certified copy of PhD certificate/evidence of PhD completion.
- Electronic copy of PhD Thesis.
- Two latest published articles (peer-reviewed in reputable journals).
For any additional enquiries, please contact:
Prof Re-an Müller, deputy director in the School of Management Sciences at the Vanderbijlpark Campus (rean.muller@nwu.ac.za) or Prof Natasha De Klerk, director in the School of Management Sciences (natasha.deklerk@nwu.ac.za).
