Postdoctoral Research Fellowship - Maternal and Child Health
University of Limpopo · Limpopo
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- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the within the research niche area of Maternal and Child Health. The fellowships is a two-year fixed contract subject to satisfactory annual performance. The tax-free stipend is R300 000 per annum.
Requirements
- A PhD in Public Health, Nursing, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, or a closely related discipline obtained within the past five 5 years.
- Demonstrated research experience in maternal and child health or a related field, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications.
- A strong record of scientific writing, data analysis, and research methodology quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will
- Conduct high-quality research aligned with the Faculty's Maternal and Child Health research agenda.
- Develop and implement research protocols in collaboration with the host supervisor.
- Publish research findings in accredited, peer-reviewed journals.
- Present research outputs at national and international conferences.
- Contribute to the development of research proposals and grant applications.
- Support postgraduate student research through mentorship and scholarly engagement where appropriate.
- Participate in research seminars, workshops, and other academic activities within the Faculty.
- Engage with relevant stakeholders to facilitate research translation and impact.
- Prepare technical and progress reports as required by the University and funding bodies.
- Perform any other research-related duties assigned by the host supervisor.
Expected Outputs
The successful fellow will be expected to
- Publish at least 4 peer-reviewed journal articles during the fellowship period.
- Present research findings at national and/or international scientific conferences.
- Contribute to externally funded research proposals.
- Participate actively in the Department's research activities and postgraduate research environment.
- Produce research outputs that contribute to improving maternal and child health policies and practices.
- The fellowship is intended for highly motivated researchers who are committed to advancing knowledge, generating impactful research, and contributing to the University's vision of research excellence and societal impact.