Job Description

The University of the Free State (UFS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Office of the DVC Academic. Candidates interested in pursuing an academic or professional career in health sciences, with a special research interest in neuro-science and neuro-rehabilitation are encouraged to apply.
The fellowship will enable an outstanding doctoral graduate to obtain experience in research and innovation at a higher education institution under the mentorship of established researchers.The fellowship is awarded on a competitive basis, taking into account the applicant's academic achievements, publication outputs and research potential, as well as the relevance of prior experience and expertise. The fellowship is available for a period of one year, renewable for up to three years subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.Duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct innovative research in the following areas: Rehabilitation interventions for individuals with neurological conditions including telerehabilitation; Self-management strategies to address well-being; knowledge translation interventions to integrate research findings to inform curricula and impact societies.
• Author/co-author at least three (3) publication outputs per year in the form of DHET-accredited scholarly journal articles or books/chapters in books. The renewal of the fellowship beyond the first year depends on satisfactory performance and the submission of an annual progress report and the availability of funding.
• Initiate projects and seek funding for them.
• Register and reside as a postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS and participate in relevant activities of the Centre of Graduate Support and the Directorate of Research.

CompetenciesEligibility requirements:

• Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at the UFS.
• Graduated with a PhD degree in a relevant discipline within the last five years.
• Successful applicants may not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship.
• Successful applicants must be able to relocate to the UFS for the duration of the fellowship. This is a residential fellowship: the successful applicant is required to spend 80% of her/his postdoctoral period at the UFS.

Value of the fellowship:

• R 270 000 non-taxable annual fellowship.
• R 30 000 additional research expenses fund.

Application:
To apply, please email the following documentation by 19 July 2024 to: maasdorp@ufs.ac.za

• Motivation letter, including a 1-2-page outline of relevant expertise and experience.
• Full CV including a list of research publications, conference papers and other scholarly outputs demonstrating relevant experience in the field of Mathematical Statistics.
• Full transcripts of academic records and copy of doctoral degree certificate.
• Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants).
• Contact details of two academic referees who have taught/supervised the candidate.

Closing date:
19 July 2024.Commencement of fellowship:
As soon as possible.For enquiries, please contact:
Ms. Joy Maasdorp (maasdorp@ufs.ac.za).The University of the Free State reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and the employee profile of the specific department/division.How to apply to this jobTo apply, please email the following documentation by 19 July 2024 to: maasdorp@ufs.ac.za

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