POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW POSITION IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Listing reference: nwu_001762
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 26 June 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: South Africa
Contract: Temporary
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW POSITION IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AT NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY IN SOUTH AFRICA
The School of Management Sciences (Potchefstroom 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 Business Management research projects, which relate to the fields of entrepreneurship, strategic management, supply chain management or management education. The applicant will be based at the Potchefstroom campus, to increase outputs in one or more of the mentioned fields.
As part of a robust research team, the successful candidate must demonstrate experience in securing research project funding and article publications. The position can be extended for a third year if the scholarly output is exceptional. The North-West University offers a stimulating working environment, and two senior researchers will mentor the successful applicant. In addition to research outputs, the successful candidate will mentor Business Management master’s students in support of supervisors and form part of the School’s Scientific Committee.
Job description
- PhD in any Business Management field, obtained in the last five years, with expertise and research outputs related to entrepreneurship, strategic management, supply chain management or management education.
- 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 August 2023 (or based on the agreement).
Inclusions.
The stipend is per the university’s post-doctoral fellowship position scale (R240 000 pa, tax-free). The successful candidate will receive a dedicated office near the post-doctoral mentors and School of Management Sciences staff members. The post-doctoral fellow office will have all amenities necessary for effective outputs.
The School of Management Sciences and the NWU are not responsible for arranging or paying accommodation, personal travel or other expenses not part of the post-doctoral fellow agreement.
Minimum requirements
How to apply?
Applications should be submitted to Mandie.vandermerwe@nwu.ac.za on or before 26 June 2023. The application should be written in English and include the following documents:
1. A motivation letter summarising the applicant's professional experience and expertise and describing why the applicant is interested in this position and the expected contribution to be made to the School of Management Sciences and the Workwell research unit.
2. A research plan for the next two years.
3. A curriculum vitae (max. five pages).
4. A detailed list of publications.
5. Names and complete contact information of two references.
6. Certified copy of PhD certificate/evidence of PhD completion.
7. Electronic copy of PhD Thesis.
8. Two latest published articles (peer-reviewed in reputable journals).
For any additional enquiries, please contact:
Prof Alfred Henrico, deputy director in the School of Management Sciences at the Potchefstroom Campus (alfred.henrico@nwu.ac.za) or Prof Crizelle Els, Research Director: Workwell (crizelle.els@nwu.ac.za).
