Job Description

The University of the Free State (UFS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Faculty of Education - Office of the ETDP-SETA CHAIR in Mathematics Education. Applicants interested in pursuing research in Mathematics Education with strong focus on: Teacher Supply and Demand Modeling, Data and Learning Analytics in Mathematics Education Research, Large Scale Research in Mathematics Learning and Teaching are strongly encouraged to apply.The fellowship will enable an outstanding doctoral graduate to obtain experience of research, innovation, and community service at a higher education institution under the mentorship of established researchers. The fellowship is awarded on a competitive basis, taking into account the applicants' academic achievements, research 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 performanceDuties and responsibilities:Conduct innovative research in the following areas: Teacher Supply and Demand Modeling, Data and Learning Analytics in Mathematics Education Research, Large Scale Research in Mathematics Learning and Teaching.
Co-author at least three (3) publication outputs per year in the form of DHET accredited scholarly journal articles or books/chapters in books.
Initiate research projects and seek funding for them.
The renewal of the fellowship beyond the first year depends on satisfactory performance and the submission of an annual progress report.
Provide limited supervision and/or co-supervision at Honours, Masters and/or Doctoral level, where appropriate.
Register and reside as a postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS and
Participate in relevant activities of the ETDP-SETA CHAIR in Mathematics Education, and Faculty of Education, Centre for Graduate Support, and the Directorate for Research Development.
The successful candidate will be required to conduct innovative research and obtain evidence- based empirical data on current developments in Higher Education within the South African context and internationally.Eligibility requirements:Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University of the Free State.
Graduated with a relevant PhD degree, with a focus on Mathematics Education and/or Data Analytics, within the last five years.
Successful candidates must remember that the fellowship will terminate once your PhD degree reaches the fifth (5th) year of graduation.
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 South or Bloemfontein CampusValue of the fellowship:
R 240,000 annual fellowship.
R 30,000 additional research expenses fund.Application:
To apply, please email the following documentation by 03 May 2024 to: munyailv@ufs.ac.zaMotivation letter detailing postdoctoral research agenda 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.
Full transcripts of academic record 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:
03 May 2024Commencement of fellowship:
01 June 2024For enquiries, please contact:
Prof Moeketsi Mosia at MosiaMS@ufs.ac.zaGeneral:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at: EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdfThe University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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