Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
The Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Centre plays a critical role in contributing towards the sustainable community livelihoods through knowledge and products generated by unlocking the potential of IKS and promoting the recognition, development, protection and affirmation of the role of IK in the global knowledge economy (https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-knowledge-systems-centre/home).
The IKS Centre focuses on multi-disciplinary research and actively collaborate with the Postharvest and Agroprocessing Research Centre, Department of Botany and Plant Biotechnology, University of Johannesburg. We currently have National Research Foundation supported project that is exploring the potential of South African plants for the protection and preservation of horticultural crops and looking for a post-doctoral research fellow to join us.
This is a full-time Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF, 1 Position) funded through the NWU Post-Doctoral Programme. The fellowship carries a value of R200 000 (tax-free) per annum. The PDF should commence IMMEDIATELY. This is a one-year position, but the contract can be extended for up to two, subject to satisfactory performance during the previous year. The PDF will be based in Mahikeng and the University of Johannesburg at different phases of the project.
Key responsibilities:
- Play an active role as an investigator in all aspects of the research project.
- Lead author of at least 2 papers/annum published in international accredited peer-review journals.
- Assist in capacity development at the NWU- through active interaction, co-supervision and collaboration with post-graduate students and interns.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD degree (obtained in the last five years) in a discipline related to Indigenous Knowledge Systems (medicinal plant research) and related fields in Ethnobotany, Ethnopharmacology.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with a minimum of three (3) ISI rated publications in a relevant discipline as well as presentations at national and/or international conferences.
- Physical ability to conduct laboratory and fieldwork.
- Ability to work independently.
Interested applicants need to submit the listed documents via email (30532213@g.nwu.ac.za) with a subject line: Application for PDF at the IKS Centre 2024).
1. A letter of motivation, detailing your relevant experience and research interests, current research activities as well as your interest in this project.
2. Latest academic transcript.
3. A CV including a list of publications and the names and contact details of at least two references.
4. Copy of identification document or passport (with appropriate permit).
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: Prof AO Aremu, Tel: 016 910 3239 or 30532213@g.nwu.ac.za
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951
CLOSING DATE: 23 August 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.
