The North-West University (NWU) is offering a
postdoctoral research fellowship for undertaking a research project
in Energy and Engineering. The contract will be awarded for an
initial period of 1 year, renewable for a second and third year subject to the
candidate showing satisfactory progress in his/her research project.
postdoctoral research fellowship for undertaking a research project
in Energy and Engineering. The contract will be awarded for an
initial period of 1 year, renewable for a second and third year subject to the
candidate showing satisfactory progress in his/her research project.
The
work will commence January 2014. To be eligible for
this fellowship, the applicant must have obtained a PhD degree
and must have an engineering background. The scheme is open to
nationals of all countries. The closing date for applications is 30
November 2013.
Study Subject (s): Fellowship
is awarded in the field of Energy and Engineering.
Course Level: Fellowship is awarded to postdoctoral fellow for
undertaking a research project at North-West University (NWU).
Scholarship Provider: The North-West University (NWU)
Scholarship can be taken at: South Africa
is awarded in the field of Energy and Engineering.
Course Level: Fellowship is awarded to postdoctoral fellow for
undertaking a research project at North-West University (NWU).
Scholarship Provider: The North-West University (NWU)
Scholarship can be taken at: South Africa
Eligibility:
-A PhD degree obtained no later than 2010 from a reputable university is mandatory.
-The candidate should be under 40 years of age.
-Candidates should be fluent in English.
-The candidate must have an engineering background.
-Candidates should have an excellent academic record and research potential.
-The scheme is open to nationals of all countries.
-A PhD degree obtained no later than 2010 from a reputable university is mandatory.
-The candidate should be under 40 years of age.
-Candidates should be fluent in English.
-The candidate must have an engineering background.
-Candidates should have an excellent academic record and research potential.
-The scheme is open to nationals of all countries.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries: Applicants of all countries are eligible for this
fellowship.
Countries: Applicants of all countries are eligible for this
fellowship.
Scholarship Description: The North-West University (NWU) is a multi-campus university with more
than 60,000 students. The Potchefstroom Campus is the largest and oldest NWU
campus and is situated in the historical university town of Potchefstroom in
the North-West province about 120 km from Johannesburg. The NWU culture is one
of promoting excellence in research through innovation. The NWU is recognised
as one of the best-managed and most innovative universities in South Africa.
The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 1 year, renewable for a
second and third year subject to the candidate showing satisfactory progress in
his/her research project. The fellowship is designed to support a scholar at an
early stage in his or her career when, under prevailing circumstances, career
pressures or teaching responsibilities might divert the individual away from
research. The research fellow will be able to devote most of his or her time to
research and writing and will find a sympathetic and critical audience to
support that work. Fellows are expected to organize and lead a colloquium for
graduate students, and to participate in the intellectual life of the
department, which includes lectures, workshops, and preparing articles for
journals and conferences. Fellows will be involved in supervision and tutoring
of students. Work responsibilities will depend on the knowledge and strength of
the candidate in a particular field.
than 60,000 students. The Potchefstroom Campus is the largest and oldest NWU
campus and is situated in the historical university town of Potchefstroom in
the North-West province about 120 km from Johannesburg. The NWU culture is one
of promoting excellence in research through innovation. The NWU is recognised
as one of the best-managed and most innovative universities in South Africa.
The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 1 year, renewable for a
second and third year subject to the candidate showing satisfactory progress in
his/her research project. The fellowship is designed to support a scholar at an
early stage in his or her career when, under prevailing circumstances, career
pressures or teaching responsibilities might divert the individual away from
research. The research fellow will be able to devote most of his or her time to
research and writing and will find a sympathetic and critical audience to
support that work. Fellows are expected to organize and lead a colloquium for
graduate students, and to participate in the intellectual life of the
department, which includes lectures, workshops, and preparing articles for
journals and conferences. Fellows will be involved in supervision and tutoring
of students. Work responsibilities will depend on the knowledge and strength of
the candidate in a particular field.
Duration of award(s): The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 1 year,
renewable for a second and third year subject to the candidate showing
satisfactory progress in his/her research project.
renewable for a second and third year subject to the candidate showing
satisfactory progress in his/her research project.
What does it cover? The value of the fellowship will be approximately R 150 000 (ZAR –
South African currency) per annum. A further amount of R 20 000 per annum will
be made available for running costs. A once off amount to a maximum of R 20 000
will be made available for relocation costs. This will include transportation
of the postdoctoral fellow and his/her belongings.
South African currency) per annum. A further amount of R 20 000 per annum will
be made available for running costs. A once off amount to a maximum of R 20 000
will be made available for relocation costs. This will include transportation
of the postdoctoral fellow and his/her belongings.
How to Apply: Applicants
should submit detailed Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications, the
names and contact details of three professional references and covering letter
summarising the reason for applying, to Dr. Oleksandr Dobzhanski; E-mail:
nwupostdoc-at-yahoo.co.za.
should submit detailed Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications, the
names and contact details of three professional references and covering letter
summarising the reason for applying, to Dr. Oleksandr Dobzhanski; E-mail:
nwupostdoc-at-yahoo.co.za.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The closing date for applications is 30 November 2013.
