POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS ADVERTISEMENT CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Closing date: 31 November 2018
The University of Zululand invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellowship positions at the
University in any of its academic departments with suitable mentorship expertise.
The Fellowships are intended to enhance the intellectual environment at the University and to provide opportunities in diverse fields for recent doctoral graduates. This should help develop their research skills and prepare them for an academic career. The programme is tenable for a period of TWO years, starting from 01 March 2019 or soon thereafter. The stipend attached to the fellowship is R240 000 per annum (tax free).
The University is located north of the uThukela River in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal. The region provides diverse research opportunities and the University is in close proximity to rural people, commercial farmers, an industrial hub, a world heritage site and two countries in the SADC region. Although this invitation extends to all research fields, and an attempt will be made to ensure intellectual diversity in the appointments. The University is particularly interested in attracting persons whose research could have an impact upon the region in which it is situated. Requirements: A doctoral degree obtained on or after 2014 Applicants must be below the age of 40 Written and oral communication and presentation skills Computer skills An interest in conducting research as evidenced by some research outputs in journals and conference proceedings. Core functions To conduct research and publish research results To assist with postgraduate student supervision To assist in promoting an intellectual environment within the University Enquiries: Prof N Mlitwa, Director, Research & Innovation Office, University of Zululand, at (035) 902 6779 All applicants are required to submit the following documents electronically to Ms BC Nxumalo at; NxumaloB@unizulu.ac.za, a completed application form, to be obtained from www.unizulu.ac.za/postgraduate-forms/ and a copy of full curriculum vitae.
The appointment of Postdoctoral Research Fellows is dependent upon the availability of a suitable academic mentor. Preference will be given to young South Africans.
http://www.unizulu.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/UNIZULU-Postdoc-Advert-2018.pdf
The Fellowships are intended to enhance the intellectual environment at the University and to provide opportunities in diverse fields for recent doctoral graduates. This should help develop their research skills and prepare them for an academic career. The programme is tenable for a period of TWO years, starting from 01 March 2019 or soon thereafter. The stipend attached to the fellowship is R240 000 per annum (tax free).
The University is located north of the uThukela River in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal. The region provides diverse research opportunities and the University is in close proximity to rural people, commercial farmers, an industrial hub, a world heritage site and two countries in the SADC region. Although this invitation extends to all research fields, and an attempt will be made to ensure intellectual diversity in the appointments. The University is particularly interested in attracting persons whose research could have an impact upon the region in which it is situated. Requirements: A doctoral degree obtained on or after 2014 Applicants must be below the age of 40 Written and oral communication and presentation skills Computer skills An interest in conducting research as evidenced by some research outputs in journals and conference proceedings. Core functions To conduct research and publish research results To assist with postgraduate student supervision To assist in promoting an intellectual environment within the University Enquiries: Prof N Mlitwa, Director, Research & Innovation Office, University of Zululand, at (035) 902 6779 All applicants are required to submit the following documents electronically to Ms BC Nxumalo at; NxumaloB@unizulu.ac.za, a completed application form, to be obtained from www.unizulu.ac.za/postgraduate-forms/ and a copy of full curriculum vitae.
The appointment of Postdoctoral Research Fellows is dependent upon the availability of a suitable academic mentor. Preference will be given to young South Africans.
http://www.unizulu.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/UNIZULU-Postdoc-Advert-2018.pdf
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