Postdoctoral Research Fellowship - Digital Education and Learning Technologies at University of Limpopo

Type:

• Postdoctoral research fellowship within the research niche area of Digital Education and Learning Technologies. The fellowships is a two-year fixed contract subject to satisfactory annual performance. The tax-free stipend is R300 000 per annum.

Requirements:

Applicants should:

• Hold a PhD in Education, Educational Technology, Digital Education, Learning Technologies, Computer Science Education, Mathematics Education with a digital education focus, or a closely related field, obtained within the last five (5) years.
• Demonstrate evidence of research productivity through publications in accredited or peer-reviewed journals.
• Possess knowledge and experience in digital education, online and blended
• learning, artificial intelligence in education, learning analytics, educational technologies, digital pedagogy, or related areas.
• Demonstrate strong quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research skills.
• Show potential to attract research funding and contribute to collaborative research projects.
• Have excellent academic writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary research teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will:

• Conduct high-quality research in Digital Education and Learning Technologies aligned with the faculty’s research priorities.
• Publish research findings in high-impact accredited journals and present papers at national and international conferences.
• Participate in the development of research proposals and applications for external funding.
• Support postgraduate student supervision, research seminars, and capacitybuilding initiatives within the faculty.
• Contribute to collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects with local and international partners.
• Assist in the organisation of research workshops, seminars, and academic events.
• Participate in community engagement activities related to digital education and educational innovation.
• Prepare annual progress reports and other outputs as required by the faculty and funding body.

Expected outputs:

During the fellowship, the successful candidate will be expected to produce:

• At least 4 accredited journal publications over the two-year fellowship.
• Several conference presentations at national and international scientific meetings.
• At least one competitive external research grant application.
• Research reports for government and other stakeholders.
• Contributions to postgraduate student supervision and capacity development.
• Collaborative publications with the host supervisor and research team.
• Participation in multidisciplinary research projects within the Faculty and University.