Researcher (V002767/ V000139) at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

RESEARCH

• Apply for funding for multidisciplinary research projects.
• Conduct research and publish findings in reputable national and international journals.
• Co-supervise master’s and PhD students.
• Initiate and maintain national and international research networks.
• Participate in the evaluation of ethics and research proposals.
• Ensure effective research administration.

TEACHING AND LEARNING

• Develop new content and methods in the field of technology and capability.
• Arrange and present workshops on research methodology as well as technology and capability for various targeted groups.
• Develop, register and present Short Learning Programmes.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

• Work with communities to promote technology and capability.

Minimum requirements

• A Master's degree (NQF Level 9) in Psychology/Industrial Psychology/Social Sciences/Information Technology.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in working with inclusion, diversity and decolonisation.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience of research.

ADDED ADVANTAGES: 

• A PhD (NQF Level 10) in Psychology/Industrial Psychology/Social Sciences/Information Technology.
• At least 3 peer-reviewed publications and 2 international conference papers.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Expert knowledge of technology capability and functionings.
• Computer literacy and competence in the use of software programmes for qualitative/quantitative analyses (e.g. SPSS, JASP, ATLAS).
• Knowledge of and experience in research administration.
• Presentation skills (for conferences and workshops), networking skills (national and international levels), analytical skills, skills to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, client and student orientation, and communication skills.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• An output and quality orientation.
• Flexibility and conflict management to work with diverse groups.
• Maturity and drive.
• Autonomous behaviour.