Post doctoral researchccch fellowship (2 Posts) Institute for Economic Research on Innovation (ieri) Faculty of Economics and Finance Metro Skinner Campus Ref 09/415b Minimum requirements

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POST DOCTORAL RESEARCHCCCH FELLOWSHIP (2 Posts) Institute for Economic Research on Innovation (IERI) Faculty of Economics and Finance Metro Skinner Campus Ref 09/415b Minimum requirements A doctorate in an inter-disciplinary field (related to science, technology and innovation). Research experience in science, technology and innovation policy areas would be an advantage. Proven track record of research and publication is essential. Excellent written and oral communication, presentation and computer skills as well as ability to work with students, to conduct workshop/seminar etc., are required. Core functions Conducting research and publishing research reports in the area of innovation. Preparation of research proposals for funding and contribution to the general development of research capacity in the Institute. Supervision of postgraduate students including participation in the African Globelics Academy for Research, Innovation and Capability (AGARIC) Making expert contributions to the development of the African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development. This will include running focused workshops to generate special publications in the journal Limited teaching to undergraduates, short courses and postgraduate programmes. Participation in IERI’s link programmes with other universities. Participation in community service projects. Industry liaison and involvement in the development of new curriculum. Establishing networks and linkages with other national and international research institutions and funding organisations. Research Scope The purpose is to conduct research linking science, technology, innovation and knowledge to the political economy of African integration by focusing on both formal and informal cross border consumer-producer interactions within the RECs such as SACU, SADC and other models like the AU and NEPAD. This will also include how knowledge from South Africa can be integrated with the rest of Africa. Research related to other areas of both high-technology and low-technology applications are welcomed as well. High technology applications of information and communication technologies, biotechnologies, cognitive technologies and nano-technologies to African development issues are relevant here. Broad-based and community level technical innovation and knowledge applications in agriculture, forestry, biodiversity food, energy, health and environment are preferable. Converting indigenous knowledge into innovations at the community level is encouraged. Co-evolution of agriculture manufacture and services through a combination of high-tech and broad-based innovation as well as linkages amongst Government, industry, university and community is also welcomed. It is required that applicants submit at least a five-page research proposal and a two-year plan of how they intend to undertake research and plans for publication by selecting a research question connecting science, technology and innovation with the challenges of African integration and knowledge intensive agriculture for economic development. Enquiries: Prof Mammo Muchie, tel. 012 382 3078 /3/7 Send your CV to: contact@ieri.org.za Closing date: 22 February, 2010 If we have not responded within 8 weeks from closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. It is the intension of the University to promote representativity in respect of, race, gender and diability through the filling of these posts. Directory: Vacancies Vacancies -> Save the Children Posted on: 2 Ferbruary 2012 Vacancies -> Job description and selection criteria Vacancies -> Notice of vacancies for the south australian public sector date of issue Vacancies -> For easier reading and viewing of this document please follow the instructions below Vacancies -> Undp staff Telephone Directory august 2015 Vacancies -> Offfice of the resident coordinator Vacancies -> Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology Vacancies -> Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology Vacancies -> The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford Commercial Director Vacancies -> University college london Download 9.77 Kb. Share with your friends: