Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
1 month ago
Job Title- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (1-year contract, renewable up to 2 years) (Job ID: 5991)- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences -> Department Agricultural Economics- Contract Type- Contract- Occupational Level- Temporary- Location- Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
- Closing Date- 5/1/2025- Description**The fellowship will enable an outstanding doctoral graduate to obtain experience in research and innovation at a higher education institution under the mentorship of established researchers.**
**Duties and responsibilities**:
- Conduct innovative research in the following areas: Water footprint assessment of agri-food products; climate finance to incentivise water users to use water sustainably; virtual water trade to save water; setting of blue water footprint caps for river basins.
- Author/co-author at least three (3) publication outputs per year in the form of ISI-accredited scholarly journal articles or books/chapters in books. The renewal of the fellowship beyond the first year depends on satisfactory performance and the submission of an annual progress report.
- Initiate projects and seek funding.
- Register and reside as a postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS and participate in relevant activities of the School of Postgraduate Studies and the Directorate of Research Development.
**Eligibility criteria**
- Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University of the Free State.
- Graduated with a PhD degree in a relevant discipline within the last five years.
- Successful applicants may not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship.
- Successful applicants must be able to relocate to the UFS in Bloemfontein for the duration of the fellowship. This is a residential fellowship: the successful applicant is required to spend 80% of her/his postdoctoral period at the UFS.
- Prior experience in presenting research papers at conferences and/or seminars.
- Authored/co-authored academic publications.
- Competencies**Application**:
- Motivational 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.
- A SAQA Certificate for qualifications obtained outside South Africa.
- Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants).
**Value of the fellowship**:
- R 240,000 annual fellowship.
- R30 000 additional research expenses fund.
**Closing date**:
05 January 2025
**Commencement of fellowship**:
As soon as possible
**For inquiries, please contact**:
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