Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Fort Hare
Lieu de travail
East London
Type d'emploi
à plein temps
Détails du poste
Company Description
University of Fort Hare , Faculty of Education
Role Description
A full-time postdoctoral position is available in the Faculty of Education in the School of General and Continuing Education, Faculty of Education, at the University of Fort Hare (UFH), East London Campus. The fellowship will enable an outstanding doctoral graduate to obtain research and innovation experience at a Higher Education Institution under the mentorship of established researchers. The fellowship is awarded on a competitive basis, considering the applicants' academic achievements, publication outputs and research potential, as well as the relevance of prior experience and expertise. The fellowship is available for a period of one year.
Eligibility
• Ph.D. in Education , with focus on Language in Education issues
• Open to South Africans and foreign nationals
• Preference will be given to South African citizens, women in particular and permanent residents.
• Young and emerging scholars
• Successful applicants may not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship.
• Successful applicants must be able to relocate to the UFH for the duration of the fellowship.
• Candidates have to demonstrate research experience and publication
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in data analysis and research methodologies
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO:
• Reside as a postdoctoral research fellow at the UFH and participate in relevant activities of the Faculty of Education, and the Department of Research and Innovation
• In conjunction with the host as well as other members of the host school, co-author a minimum of 2 units per annum in DHET–accredited scholarly journal articles or chapters in accredited/credible commissioned books
• The successful candidate will be required to conduct innovative research and obtain evidenced- based empirical data on Language teaching and learning in South Africa.
The postdoctoral research fellow shall reside in East London to access facilities at UFH East London Campus and participate in relevant activities
VALUE OF THE FELLOWSHIP:
R 300,000 annual fellowship
APPLICATION:
Please email the following documents by 04 November 2024 or before that to Dr. S. Makeleni: simakeleni@ufh.ac.za
• Motivation letter, including a 1-2-page outline of relevant expertise and experience
• Full CV including a list of research publications, conference papers and other scholarly output
• Full transcripts of academic record and copy of doctoral degree certificate
• Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants)
• Contact details of two academic referees who have taught/supervised the candidate.
CLOSING DATE: 04 November 2024
COMMENCEMENT OF FELLOWSHIP:
01 January 2025
FOR ENQUIRIES
Please contact DRI: Email: postdocs@ufh.ac.za
