30 September 2024
An opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher at CREST is currently available. Applications are invited for POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS in the areas of program evaluation (especially educational evaluation), higher education studies and experience working with bibliometric methods and tools. It is also expected that the successful candidate will have a strong background and competencies in quantitative (statistical packages such as SPSS) and qualitative data analysis software such as Atlas/ti. research methods.
The fellowship is available for a period of two years, starting 1 December 2024, and may be renewed based on performance and available funding. Please note that postdoctoral fellows are not appointed as employees and are therefore not eligible for employee benefits.
Requirements:
- A PhD in the social science that is not older than five years.
- Previous experience in performing systematic reviews of selected fields or topics
- Experience in the field of education (both as far as curriculum development and monitoring and evaluation is concerned).
- Proven publication record.
- Computer literacy, with an emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel, ATLAS.ti and SPSS, as well as good writing skills.
Applications:
Applicants should send a completed application form and a comprehensive curriculum vitae, which includes a list of publications and the names and contact details of two referees, to Marthie van Niekerk. Applicants should request their referees to forward confidential reports by the closing date directly to the same e-mail address.
Closing date for application is 18 October 2024.
The University reserves the right not to fill the position.
The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
