University of Cape Town Junior Research Fellow - Contract - Jobs in South Africa

University of Cape Town Junior Research Fellow - Contract - Jobs in South Africa


  • The Junior Research Fellow will work closely with two Principal Investigators (PIs), Professor Anthony Black and Professor Lawrence Edwards, to establish a strong interdisciplinary and collaborative research agenda around regional integration and regional value chains.

  • The JRF will be expected to conduct research and publication in these areas,
    establish a collaborative research network and develop research funding proposals. The JRF will be appointed for a fixed term three-year contract as a staff member on academic conditions of service.

    Minimum requirements:

    • PhD in Economics with a minimum of 2 years’ post-PhD research experience, or equivalent.

    • Academic or professional experience related to regional integration, regional value chains or regional industrialization.

    • Proven experience in managing academic research and associated activities.

    • Previous experience of sole authoring or contributing to published research publications.

    • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication and present research output.

    • Ability to work independently given broad research parameters and medium-term desired research outcomes.

    • Proven experience in writing funding proposals.

    Key responsibilities include:

    • Preparation, writing and publication of academic research.

    • Management and co-ordination of collaborative research projects in the fields of regional integration and/or regional value chains.

    • Limited postgraduate supervision.

    • Provision of administrative support related to the operation of PRISM and preparation of funding proposals.

    • Participation in PRISM related research activities.

    • Other research-related duties as may be required by the PIs

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; University of Cape Town Junior Research Fellow - Contract - Jobs in South Africa

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