Post-doctoral fellowship in the Social Sciences and Humanities

 (with a specialization in Race, Technology and Social Science Research Methodologies in Africa)

One Year Fixed Term Contract

The Office of the Dean of the School of Social Sciences, College of Humanities, seeks to appoint one post-doctoral fellow. Providing strategic assistance to the Office of the Dean of the School of Social Sciences, the fellow will conduct research in areas that are important for the advancement of the humanities and social sciences, in line with the strategic plan of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. In consultation with the Dean of Social Sciences and relevant stakeholders, the post-doctoral fellow will conduct research on (1) the ethics of race and technology in research, (2) STS and social sciences research methodologies in Africa, (3) AI relative to research methods in postcolonial contexts, (4) to undertake appropriate research in the sociology of race, religion and culture after technology, and (5) to write reports as and when required. To advance their own professional development, fellows will be expected to develop their own research niche areas during this period and to support the strategic initiative within the school of Social Sciences.