Researcher at University of the Witwatersrand

Job description
       
Department Description              

The Wits Business School (WBS) is internationally recognised and accredited. It has spearheaded innovation, teaching and research excellence in South African and African business for over 45 years. The school is based in the economic hub of South Africa and is in easy proximity of the country’s most vibrant cities. Our faculty come from 12 different countries, are predominantly African, but are also from the US, UK, Holland and Germany. 95% of our full time faculty are PhD qualified, and the majority of our full professors are NRF rated researchers.

We have around 1400 postgraduate students each year and significantly more executive education delegates. The school is at the centre of regular media events and topical debates showcasing opinion leadership from both business and academia.
       
Brief Description       

Academic Area: Digital Business

Generally, WBS academics work exclusively with postgraduate students and senior executives. They deliver highly-rated learning, higher degree supervision, accredited research, and opinion leadership on business critical issues.

This WBS researcher would work exclusively for the Telkom Chair in Digital Business. The initial contract and funding runs for 5 years. This post is fully funded by Telkom and is based in Johannesburg.

Minimum academic requirements

• A relevant Masters degree and PhD preferable;
• A demonstrable track record of peer reviewed research outputs is essential. A demonstrable track record of research fund raising would be a distinct advantage.

Enquiries only: Prof. Paul Alagidede , Acting Academic Director: Wits Business School, email

Closing date for applications is 31 July 2017.