Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Agricultural Economics& Extension

SUMMARY:
FACULTY OF SCIENCE & AGRICULTURE

A Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship position has become available in the Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension, at the University of Fort Hare, Alice Campus

POSITION INFO:
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Hold a doctoral degree in Agricultural Economics within the last five years.
• South Africans or Permanent residents or internationals for full-time research at the University of Fort Hare.
• However, preference will be given to South African Citizens or holders of SA Permanent Residence.
• Young and emerging scholar.
• Demonstrate relevant experience and understanding of Climate Change and Climate-resilience.
• Evidence of publications in DHET accredited journals (minimum of 3 publications will be an added advantage).
• This is a 1 year contract fellowship @ R300 000 per annum with a possibility to renew (renewal subject to production of 2 Units in DHET accredited journals)
• Postdoctoral fellowship renewals shall be in accordance with the postdoctoral research fellowship policy of the university of Fort Hare.

• The successful Postdoctoral Fellow is required to produce at least 2 Units in DHET accredited journals during the tenure of the fellowship.
• The expertise of the PDRF is expected to contribute to the research productivity of Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension.
• The successful candidate will be required to conduct innovative research and obtain evidenced-based empirical data on “Climate-resilient based food-energy-water nexus for sustainable renewable energy welfare gains in South Africa” study.

• CV
• Research project proposal with short description of three proposed articles to be written during the year.
• The names and contact details of two academic references.