The University of the Free State is seeking exceptional research fellows to conduct full-time postdoctoral research within the research Focus Areas of its Strategic Academic Clusters. The Prestige Postdoctoral Research Fellowships is valued at R250 000 per annum for a maximum of two (2) years, to the most accomplished young and emerging researchers in the country.
General considerations for selection
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Proposed research of successful applicants will address the overall theme of a Cluster, within one of the Focus Areas of that Cluster.
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Successful applicants will demonstrate exceptional academic performance and intellectual potential.
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The selected cohort will reflect the University’s equity and diversity imperatives, including those for gender, racial/cultural and intellectual diversity.
- Successful applicants will demonstrate potential to contribute to the creation of knowledge in their future academic career, including person-embodied knowledge in the form of postgraduate research supervision.
Selection criteria and contact details per Cluster are available here
Selection process
The selection process will consist of:
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Basic paper application screening
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Shortlist selection by relevant Cluster management
- Institutional panel interviews
Applications must be submitted electronically OR via normal post/ courier to Mrs Eleanor van der Westhuizen
Click here to download the application form
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Electronic submissions (email or facsimile) must reach email vdwesthd@ufs.ac.za 24 August.
- Original or notarised/ certified hard copies of all documentation must reach the physical address by 28 August. See application form for the full details.
General Enquiries
Contact:
Mrs Eleanor van der Westhuizen
T: +27 51 401 7077
E: vdwesthd@ufs.ac.za