Associate Researcher: Future of Work

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa University of the Witwatersrand Full time

The associate researcher will be responsible for:

- **Undertaking background research** on intersectional implications of decarbonization and digitalization for labour markets, skills ecosystems, conditions of work, worker power, national and international policies.
- **Mapping key stakeholders** including research institutions, policy-making platforms, representatives of workers and business, media.
- **Supporting outreach and communications**, including collating and promoting research outputs and engagements; writing blog pieces, summary reports and policy briefs for a wider audience; and contributing to various multimedia content.
- **Organizing on-line and in-person events**, including learning circles, policy dialogues and international workshops.
- **Reviewing research proposals and research outputs**, including working papers, special issues and edited volumes;
- **Collaborating on collective publications,** with researchers from the Research Group.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- A master’s degree in economics, sociology, development studies or a related field;
- Expertise in the fields of political economy, work, skills, and intersectionality; familiarity with debates on the just transition and fourth industrial revolution.
- At least 2 years demonstrable experience in supporting research in an academic context;
- Excellent research ability, familiarity with mixed methods approaches;
- Experience organizing events and disseminating research to broader audiences;
- A high level of motivation and ability to work with limited supervision.

This is an entry-level academic position with an attractive remuneration package and conditions of service. This is a fixed term 12-month grant-funded post, with the possibility of extension.
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