Postdoctoral Research Scholarships Available in the College of Humanities for 2017
Applications are invited for
Postdoctoral Research Scholarships in the College of Humanities for 2017. The
successful applicants will be expected to engage in full-time postdoctoral
studies on an approved research programme under the supervision of a member of
the academic staff in one of the six Schools of the College of Humanities. The
scholarship consists of a stipend of R180 000 for a full academic year.
Eligibility
Criteria:
- A doctoral degree
obtained in the last five years
- Age less than 45
years at the closing date for applications
- Must agree to be
based at UKZN for the duration of the scholarship
- Any exceptions must be motivated to the College Dean of Research, Professor Pholoho Morojele (Morojele@ukzn.ac.za)
The successful
incumbent will be expected to complete an employment form under Human Resources
regulations for staff members. This will enable the incumbent to access
facilities such as parking, personalised email address and receive their monthly
payment timeously.
Please submit the following as part of your application:
A
full curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and all certificates
A proposal for a
postdoctoral research project. This proposal will be evaluated on the basis of
peer review for its excellence, and should contain a clear plan for research
dissemination and output. Postdoctoral scholarships are awarded on a
competitive basis, taking into account the applicant’s academic achievements,
as well as the quality of the proposed programme and its potential for
enhancing general research activity in the host School, and the university at
large.
Required Outputs:
The applicant will engage in
postdoctoral research study under the supervision of a member of staff who will
be allocated by the School depending on the expertise required. Renewal for the second year will
depend on a satisfactory report from the scholar and supervisor and outputs in
the form of journal articles in DoHET accredited journals.
Enquiries: Mrs Thobile Sedumedi:
Bursaries.Humanities@ukzn.ac.za
Closing Date: 31 May 2017
Applications
must be sent to:
Mrs Thobile Sedumedi
Room G025
Memorial Tower Building, Howard College campus
Or via email to:- Bursaries.Humanities@ukzn.ac.za
Notice Details
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Research
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03 May 2017
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By
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Thobile Sedumedi
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UKZN
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Howard College Staff
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Howard College Students
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Edgewood Staff
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EdgWood Students
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Medical School Staff
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Medical School Students
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PMB Staff
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PMB Students
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Westville Staff
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Westville Students
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