Postdoctoral Research Scholarships

Available in the College of Humanities for 2018

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Applications are invited for Postdoctoral Research Scholarships in the College of Humanities for 2018. 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. Each  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, College and the University at large.

REQUIRED OUTPUTS:

• The successful applicant will engage in postdoctoral research study under the supervision of a member of  staff who will be allocated in consultation with the relevant school, depending on the expertise required. Renewal for the subsequent year, up to a maximum of  three years, will depend on a satisfactory report from the scholar and supervisor and outputs in the form of  journal articles in DoHET accredited journals, books and or book chapters.

Enquiries: Professor Pholoho Morojele
(Morojele@ukzn.ac.za)

CLOSING DATE: 31 MAY 2018

Applications must be sent to:

Mrs Thobile Sedumedi
Room G025
Memorial Tower Building, Howard College campus
Email: Sedumedit@ukzn.ac.za Tel: +27312602325