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Position Overview:

The DSI/NRF Trilateral Research Chair in Transformative Innovation, the 4th Industrial Revolution, and Sustainable Development at the University of Johannesburg (UJ-TRCTI) is looking for post-doctoral research fellows.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• A PhD in the last five years in innovation studies, science and technology studies, development studies, economics, or related disciplines.
• Previous work in one of the challenge areas must be demonstrated in your application.
• Strong methodological skills – either qualitative or quantitative (econometricians are particularly encouraged to apply).
• Evidence of publications in relevant fields.
• Experience in research proposal writing and working with policy stakeholders is preferred.
• Experience in mentoring or supervising junior scholars is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic, internationally engaged research team.
• Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing). Working knowledge of another official African language is an advantage.

Application Process:

Please submit your application through our application portal. To access the portal, click here.

Your application must include:

• A cover letter identifying how you meet the requirements.
• Your CV and transcripts/certificates.
• A five-page overview of your proposed research project.
• A list of publications, including a sample where you are the sole or lead author.
• A list of three referees.

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Position Overview:

The Trilateral Research Chair in Transformative Innovation at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa (UJ-TRCTI) is looking for an Admin Intern.
This is a temporary, full-time, in-office position based at JBS Park Campus.

Application Requirements:

• Certified copy of ID (stamped, not older than 3 months).
• Certified copy of highest qualification.
• Two-page CV with two contactable references

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Position Overview:

The Trilateral Research Chair in Transformative Innovation at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa (UJ-TRCTI) is looking for a Senior Research Fellow specialising in African Innovation Systems and Innovation Policy. The role involves leading a project focused on strengthening African innovation agencies.

Closing Date:

28 February 2025.

Application:

Submit a cover letter, CV, and supporting documents to
UJTRCTISubmissions@uj.ac.za.
Please include the position title as the subject line when applying.

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Position Overview:

The Trilateral Research Chair in Transformative Innovation works at the intersection of innovation and development processes. It is concerned with understanding how innovation activities in private firms, the informal sector, the public sector, and the community or household level can be more transformative. Transformative innovation in this context refers to innovation that reduces poverty and exclusion with more sustainable livelihoods. Using interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches, the Chair studies those who ‘do innovation’ and works with those in the policy and practice space to promote and implement innovation to address local, national, continental or global challenges.

Fellowships carry a monthly stipend, with some funding for travel, training, research costs, etc. Fellows are provided with shared office space, equipment, and administrative support. The fellowship cannot be held concurrently with supplementary funding or salary.
Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant subject (see below for specific details) and have received their PhD within the last five years.
Post-doctoral research fellows (PDRFs) will be expected to:

1. Contribute to research projects. This will involve conducting desk research, primary and secondary data collection and analysis, writing papers and reports, and organising meetings, workshops and other events.

2. Develop their own research and publications portfolio. We actively encourage our PDRFs to grow their career profiles and expect all PDRFs to submit funding applications regularly, either on their own or as part of a team. In addition, all PDRFs are expected to produce at least two research output units (equivalent to 2 single-authored publications) annually.

3. Contribute in broader ways to the work of the Chair and its networks. This could be through mentoring and supervision support to students, taking responsibility for certain Chair activities or outreach work with our broader academic or policy networks.

Closing Date: The closing date for applications is open until all our post-doctoral researcher positions are filled in 2025.

Application:

Submit a cover letter, CV, and supporting documents to
UJTRCTISubmissions@uj.ac.za.
Please include the position title as the subject line when applying.

More Information:

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Position Overview:

The Trilateral Research Chair in Transformative Innovation at the University of Johannesburg (UJ-TRCTI) seeks a Senior Research Fellow specialising in Transformative Innovation Policy to support policy experimentation in South Africa.

Closing Date:

28 February 2025.

Application:

Submit a cover letter, CV, and supporting documents to
UJTRCTISubmissions@uj.ac.za.
Please include the position title as the subject line when applying.

More Information:

For more information,
click here.