Senior Researcher

3 days ago


Bellville, South Africa University of the Western Cape Full time

Applications are invited for a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS). The Senior Researcher will lead a portfolio of research projects on land tenure regimes in rural South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Zambia; write funding and research proposals and research findings; publish academic articles; disseminate research findings to policy-makers and society at large, teach and supervise postgraduate students.

**Key performance areas**:

- Undertaking in-depth research on tenure regimes and state formation and develop an innovative research programme on specific topics related to this theme;
- Regularly publish research reports, occasional papers and journal articles;
- Teaching classes in short courses and postgraduate modules offered by the Institute;
- Supervising M Phil and Ph D students registered at the Institute and its related departments;
- Playing a leading role in fundraising and the development of new research projects; and
- Participating in the organisational life and the leadership of the organisation.

**Minimum Requirements**
- A PhD in a relevant social science discipline;
- A minimum of two years of experience as team leader engaged in fields directly related to the proposed research programme;
- A track record of publications in relevant fields;
- Familiarity with the academic literature on land tenure and agrarian change;
- In-depth knowledge of key policy debates concerning land tenure and agrarian change in Southern Africa;
- Knowledge of and connections with relevant government and civil society networks in the region; and
- A detailed familiarity with the research agenda and policy aims of PLAAS.

**Key competencies**:

- Verbal and written communication skills in English;
- Research and report writing skills;
- Ability to fundraise;
- Presentation and facilitation skills;
- Planning and organising skills;
- Contributing to team success; and
- Computer literacy and e-learning skills.-
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