Postdoctoral Fellowship (UETS) at North West University

Job description

The successful candidate will work in an environment that will develop their research skills and grow their research profile by collaborating and publishing nationally and internationally. The candidate will participate in the research group by working in collaboration with a supervisor. The candidate will also interact with postgraduate students by acting as co-supervisor and/or mentor for master’s and doctoral students. 

Key responsibilities

• Conduct research independently
• Publish in high-impact journals
• Co-supervision of postgraduate students
• Mentorship to postgraduate students
• Writing of research and funding proposals
• Participation in applied research projects in industry.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant PhD degree obtained within five years before the appointment as a postdoctoral fellow
• Applicable publication record
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork ability
• An interest in the agricultural industry

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Decision-making skills
• Analytical skills
• Leadership skills
• Self-motivation
• Critical thinking