Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

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Umejesi, Ikechukwu

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Sep 9, 2021, 2:55:09 PM9/9/21

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FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES,

UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE.

Call for Application: Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship

Research Focus: The role of 'alternative economies' as drivers of socio-ecologically sustainable development for South Africa's rural provinces: a study of development alternatives for the Eastern Cape Province

AWARD CRITERIA

§ A PhD in Sociology (preferably with focus on environment and sustainability) or related fields.

§ Evidence of prior research and publications in DHET approved journals.

§ The applicants must have completed their doctoral degree in the last five years.

§ The successful applicant must not be in full-time employment and is expected to dedicate his/her time wholly to the fellowship.

§ The fellow shall be based in East London, South Africa, for the duration of the fellowship.

§ The value of the fellowship is R300 000 for one year.

§ The fellow must perform satisfactorily to be considered for renewal for a second year.

§ The successful fellow will be expected to publish at least three (3) journal articles in DHET accredited journals during the fellowship.

§ The fellow will report to Professor Ike Umejesi (Department of Sociology).

Interested applicants are advised to send their CV and motivation to: Ms. Landela Mdangayi; email: LMda...@ufh.ac.za

In addition to CV and motivation letter, applicants are required to submit a proposal of not more than 2500 words focusing on the theme: “Interfacing indigenous knowledge system, small businesses and socio-ecologically sustainable development in South Africa”. The proposal must demonstrate a good grasp of literature and social research methodology.

Send all enquiries to: Professor Ike Umejesi, Email address: iume...@ufh.ac.za

APPLICATION DUE DATE: 24 SEPTEMBER 2021