POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW POSITION IN FINANCIAL MARKETS AT NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (NWU) IN SOUTH AFRICA
Listing reference: nwu_001706
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 25 May 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: International
Contract: Temporary
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW POSITION IN FINANCIAL MARKETS AT NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (NWU) 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 School of Economic Sciences has a 2-year position for a post-doctoral researcher to work on financial markets. The applicant will be based at the Vanderbijlpark campus with the aim of increasing research outputs in the mentioned focus area. The position can be extended for another one 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.
The successful candidate must demonstrate experience in securing research projects funding and article publications.
Job description
· PhD in Economics/Risk Management with specialisation in financial markets obtained in the last 5 years.
· Demonstrate experience in publications in financial market research.
· 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 duration of the position is two years (possible extension for an additional year), beginning on 1 June 2023 (or based on the agreement). The stipend is per the university’s post-doctoral fellowship position scale.
Minimum requirements
How to apply?
Applications should be submitted to Angelica.Vanrensburg@nwu.ac.za by 25 May 2023. The application should be written in English and include the following documents:
1. 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 School of Economic Sciences.
2. A research plan for the next two years.
3. A curriculum vitae (max. 4 pages).
4. A detailed publication list.
5. Names and complete contact information of two possible references.
6. Copy of PhD certificate/evidence of PhD completion
7. Copy of PhD thesis
8. Two latest published articles (peer-reviewed in reputable journals)
For any additional enquiries, please contact:
Prof Suné Ferreira-Schenk, Programme Leader Risk Management in the School of Economic Sciences at the Vanderbijlpark campus (23261048@nwu.ac.za) or Prof Zandri Dickason-Koekemoer, Director: TRADE research entity (20800274@nwu.ac.za).
