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Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities at the University of Witwatersrand: South African nationality candidates are eligible

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities at the University of Witwatersrand: South African nationality candidates are eligible


The DSI-NRF Centre for Excellence in Human Development at Wits University seeks to appoint several full-time postdoctoral researchers.


Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities at the University of Witwatersrand: South African nationality candidates are eligible

This programme fellowship aims to develop postdocs to senior researcher level within 2 years. All fellowships will involve mentoring, academic writing, project planning/implementation, data analyses and career strategy formulation.

The successful candidates will work closely with Professor Shane Norris and Dr Khuthala Mabetha as programme mentors.

Fellowship details

  • South African nationality candidates are eligible.
  • Social sciences, epidemiology, and health sciences.
  • Skills and experience with quantitative and/or qualitative methods and strong statistical experience will be an advantage.
  • Candidates should demonstrate collegiality and willingness to work as part of a peer team.
  • Track record of publication will be an advantage.
  • Johannesburg-based in person.
  •  The postdoctoral fellowship is tax-free for a total of 2 years.
  • Completion of PhD is a pre-requisite. 

Applicants are requested to submit the following documents

  1. Copy of your South African ID book.
  2. Copies of your qualifications and academic transcript.
  3. Cover letter detailing why you wish to join such a programme.
  4. Only applications that include the above requirements will be considered

DEADLINE: 10 January 2024


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