Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Population and Health Research Entity within the Faculty of Humanities has two Postdoctoral Research Fellowship opportunities for 2025 and hereby invites applications from eligible individuals who obtained a doctoral degree within the last five years (2019-2024). The overall goal of the fellowship is to enhance the research and innovation culture at the University by affording recent doctoral degree holders an opportunity to contribute to knowledge production in different fields of expertise.
The fellowship will be awarded on a competitive basis, considering the applicant's research potential. Postdoctoral Research Fellows are needed in the following specifications:
- Development Studies
- Sociology
- Community engagement
Minimum requirements
- A completed Doctoral degree within the last five years in Development Studies or Sociology (field of study)
- The applicant must be below 45 years or younger.
The following documents must accompany the application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copy of Doctoral Degree certificate
- Certified copy of ID
- A motivation on how the applicant can contribute to the research project outlined above.
- Kindly send the documents specified above to _Mr. Thabang Mmokonyana_ via email: Thabang.Mmokonyana@nwu.ac.za
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Thabang Mmokonyana, Tel: 016 910 3239 or Thabang.Mmokonyana@nwu.ac.za
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951
CLOSING DATE: 31 October 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
