Career Opportunities at University of Fort Hare

Eligibility criteria and conditions are:

• Doctoral degree not older than 5 years in Political Science, International Relations, or any related discipline.
• Preference will be given to South African Citizens, women in particular, and holders of a South African Permanent Residence permit.
• The appointment is for a period of 12 months and may be renewed subject to the production of at least 2 Units in DHET-accredited journals.
• The annual stipend is R300,000 non-taxable and payable in four equal
• Demonstrable ability to contribute to building the research profile of the

 Areas of specialization:

• Identity, citizenship, and conflicts in
• Nation-state building and regional integration in
• The politics of indigenization in South African politics

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• The Fellowship is valued at R300 000 per annum and is renewable at the end of the year subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
• Note that a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Fort Hare is not an offer of employment.
• The appointment is for a 12-month period and will be renewed subject to the production of 2 Units in DHET accredited journals.
• The Fellowship requires full-time

Requirements:

• A doctoral degree in Psychology or related qualification
• Advanced knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative research designs
• Experience with statistical software
• The candidate should conduct workshops for Psychology postgraduate students

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Applicant must have completed doctoral degree within the last five years.
• Must have graduated with a PhD degree in Applied English Linguistics/ English Studies.
• Preference is given to women, particularly South African Citizens and SA permanent residents.
• Young and emerging scholar, and
• Evidence of publications in DHET accredited journals (minimum of 2 units) will be an added advantage).

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

• Undertake independent research and participate in the academic activities of the Department of English Studies and Comparative Literature.
• Publish a minimum of 2 Units per annum in DHET accredited journals, and
• Contribute to the research productivity of postgraduate students as well as the Department of English Studies and Comparative Literature.

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• The Bursary is valued at R300 000 per annum. The appointment is for a 12-month period and will be renewed subject to the production of 2 Units in DHET accredited journals.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Doctoral degree in Economics or a related field obtained within the past 5 years
2. Applied knowledge of research design, good computer skills and experience with statistical software such as EViews, STATA etc.
3. Knowledge and experience of quantitative and qualitative research methods will be an added advantage.
4. Preference will be given to South African citizens, with a particular emphasis on women and permanent residents.

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Minimum Requirements: 

• A relevant Doctoral Degree awarded within the last 5 years
• Have a proven research track record including at least one article published in an accredited journal and at least one conference presentation
• Demonstrate solid proficiency, creativity, critical thinking, ability to collaborate effectively with others, and independent thought process.

Duties:

• Submission of at least two research units in DHET accredited journals.
• Presentation of research at one international or national conference per annum
• Assist with or co-supervise postgraduate students, where applicable.
• Assist in organising postgraduate research workshops and seminars.
• Contribute to other related research and capacity-building projects at the Faculty of Law as may be delegated

 Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should hold a PhD in Law, specializing in Information and communications technology law, law and 4IR or related disciplines obtained within the last five years
• Be a South African citizen, Permanent Resident or International for the full-time Postdoctoral Research fellowship position.
• Preference will be given to female South African citizens or holders of South African Permanent Residence.
• A record of accredited research publications, commensurate with the Postdoctoral Research Fellowship position.
• Postdoctoral fellowship renewals shall be in accordance with the postdoctoral research fellowship policy of the University of Fort Hare.

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PROJECT OBJECTIVES

• The broader research centers primarily on how communication could improve pro-environmental behaviors within the context of addressing climate change-related issues and challenges around food security.
• To ascertain media salience and public exposure to climate change and food security issues.
• Determine public perception, knowledge and attitude toward climate change and food security issues.
• Establish the role of media accounts in forming public attitudes and beliefs about climate change and food security.
• Understand the links between media accounts and pro-environmental behaviors (climate change and food security)
• Explore the role of the media, particularly community radio, in galvanizing the silent majority, especially the rural population, to embrace climate change and food security efficiency behaviors.

 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND CONDITIONS ARE:

• Prospective fellows must be self-driven with a solid environmental communication research background, especially in the areas of climate change and food security
• Possess a doctoral degree not older than five years in Communication or a closely related discipline.
• Preference will be given to South African Citizens, particularly women, holders of a South African Permanent Residence permit while foreign nationals would need to apply for a permit.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

• Produce at least three 2 units in DHET-accredited journals.
• Contribute to building the research profile of the Environmental Communication Research Group.
• The PDRF will actively participate in research activities within the Department of Communication and postgraduate students' supervision and mentoring.

 VALUE AND TENURE:

• The annual stipend is R300,000 non-taxable and payable in four equal instalments
• The Fellowship is valid for ONE year and renewable subject to satisfactory performance

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Hold a doctoral degree in Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing or related disciplines obtained within the last five years.
• Be a South African citizen, Permanent Resident or International for the full-time Postdoctoral Research fellowship position.
• Preference will be given to female South African citizens or holders of South African Permanent Residence.
• A record of accredited research publications, commensurate with the Postdoctoral Research Fellowship position.
• Postdoctoral fellowship renewals shall be in accordance with the postdoctoral research fellowship policy of the University of Fort Hare.

 KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS / EXPECTATIONS:

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Produce a minimum of 2 Units per annum in accredited journals.
• Contribute to the research productivity of postgraduate students.
• Conduct innovative research and obtain evidenced-based empirical data on public value, ethical, capable and developmental state competencies and capacities, focusing on the theme; “Government capacity as a resource and inequality as a growing reality”.

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Candidates should have a Doctoral degree in Education, with a focus on Language in Education issues
• Open to South Africans and foreign nationals
• Preference will be given to South African citizens, women in particular and permanent residents.
• Young and emerging scholars
• Successful applicants may not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship.
• Successful applicants must be able to relocate to the UFH for the duration of the fellowship.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

• Reside as a postdoctoral research fellow at the UFH and participate in relevant activities of the Faculty of Education, and the Department of Research and Innovation
• In conjunction with the host as well as other members of the host school, co-author a minimum of 2 units per annum in DHET–accredited scholarly journal articles or chapters in accredited/credible commissioned books

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• The Fellowship is valued at R300 000 per annum and is renewable at the end of the year subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
• Note that a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Fort Hare is not an offer of employment.
• The appointment is for a 12-month period and will be renewed subject to the production of 2 Units in DHET accredited journals.
• The Fellowship requires full-time

Requirements:

• A doctoral degree in Psychology or related qualification
• Advanced knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative research designs
• Experience with statistical software
• The candidate should conduct workshops for Psychology postgraduate students

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Candidates should have a Doctoral degree in Education, with a focus on Language in Education issues
• Open to South Africans and foreign nationals
• Preference will be given to South African citizens, women in particular and permanent residents.
• Young and emerging scholars
• Successful applicants may not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship.
• Successful applicants must be able to relocate to the UFH for the duration of the fellowship.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

• Reside as a postdoctoral research fellow at the UFH and participate in relevant activities of the Faculty of Education, and the Department of Research and Innovation
• In conjunction with the host as well as other members of the host school, co-author a minimum of 2 units per annum in DHET–accredited scholarly journal articles or chapters in accredited/credible commissioned books