Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (NWU Business School)
Listing reference: nwu_002337
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 9 February 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: General Management
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW POSITIONS IN THE FIELD OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AT NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (NWU) BUSINESS SCHOOL IN SOUTH AFRICA
North-West University focuses on creating new knowledge and implementing thereof to improve various communities' lives. Close cooperation with the private and public sectors in South Africa and abroad has created internationally significant research that makes a difference in scholarly content and the industry.
The Business School has a 2-year position for a post-doctoral researcher to work on research projects related to the fields of Business Administration, General Management, entrepreneurship, Organisational Behaviour, Corporate Governance, Operations and or Digital Science in Business. The appointed applicants will be based at the Potchefstroom Campus to increase research outputs in the mentioned focus areas. The position can be extended for another 1 year if the scholarly output is exceptional. NWU offers a stimulating working environment and the successful applicant will be part of a strong research team of the North West University Business School.
The successful candidate must demonstrate experience in securing research project funding, and article publications and perform the function of a critical reader of MBA and PhD students proposals.
Job description
How to apply?
Applications should be submitted to Joseph.Lekunze@nwu.ac.za on 15th February 2024. The application should be written in English and include the following documents:
- A motivation letter summarizing 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 Business School.
- 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 possible references.
- Certified copy of PhD certificate.
- Copy of PhD Thesis
- Three latest published articles (peer-reviewed in reputable journals)
For any additional enquiries, please contact:
Prof JN Lekunze, Programme Chair Research in the North West University Business School at the Potchefstroom Campus @ Joseph.Lekunze@nwu.ac.za.
Minimum requirements
Requirements:
- PhD in Business administration, Management, Entrepreneurship, Organisational behaviour, Corporate governance, Operations, Strategy and or Digital Science in the field of Business (or related discipline) obtained in the last 3 years.
- Demonstrate experience in publications on any of the above-mentioned focused area of research.
- 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.
