The School of Public Health, University of the Western Cape seeks to recruit a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow beginning from September 2021. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be required to register at the University of the Western Cape, and will work on a 3-year project that aims to strengthen community engagement in public health research in South Africa.
The fellowship covers the following content and methodological areas:
- evidence synthesis (including qualitative systematic review, narrative review, scoping review, rapid review);
- qualitative primary research (including interviews, focus group discussions, participant observation and participatory action research);
- implementation science or knowledge translation (including community engagement); and
- study participation or community engagement in public health research.
The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to both research and teaching activities linked to these areas.
About University of the Western Cape (UWC)
The University of the Western Cape is a national university, alert to its African and international context as it strives to be a place of quality, and a place to grow, from hope to action through knowledge. It is committed to excellence in teaching, learning and research, to nurturing the cultural diversity of South Africa, and to responding in critical and creative ways to the needs of a society in transition. Drawing on its proud experience in the liberation struggle, the University is aware of having a distinctive academic role in helping build an equitable and dynamic society.... continue reading
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Postdoctoral Fellowship
Aim and Benefits of Postdoctoral Fellowship
- The fellowship is initially available for one year, starting from September 2021 (or close to that), ranging between R330000.00 and R370000.00 (tax-free) per annum.
- Renewal for further years (up to a maximum of 3 years) will be considered depending on satisfactory performance and continued funding.
Requirements for Postdoctoral Fellowship Qualification
- Completed a PhD in the last five years and may not have held a prior permanent academic post. For applicants who did not obtain their qualification in South Africa, a valid SAQA certificate should be in hand at the time of application.
- Experience and expertise in qualitative primary research and evidence synthesis.
- A strong academic record with evidence of research experience and peer-reviewed publications.
- All candidates will be considered, but preference will be given to a suitably qualified South African citizen or permanent resident.
Advantageous skills:
- grant-writing and project management experience, including ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders;
- experience organising online and face-to-face workshops and engagements; and
- teaching and postgraduate supervision experience.
Documents Required for Application
- Eligible candidates should provide the following:
- A cover letter by the candidate motivating suitability to the position available.
- A one-page summary outlining their research interest and how this opportunity may advance that.
- A full CV including all conference attendance, publications and other scholarly research output.
- Evidence of publication record and writing skills (which can be copies of or a link to a relevant peer-reviewed publication).
- An academic transcript.
- Names and contact details of at least 3 referees who have supervised or worked with the candidate and can speak to their experience and skills.
Application Deadline
July 30, 2021
How to Apply
Enquiries and completed application should be forwarded to Carnita Ernest, [email protected].
Completed applications need to be submitted by no later than 5pm on 30 July 2021.
For more details, visit UWC website.
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