Key Competencies Required:
- Critical and strategic thinking.
- Advanced research capability.
- Statistical and data interpretation skills.
- Academic writing and publication ability.
- Problem solving.
- Professional communication.
- Innovation and curiosity.
- Interest in organisational effectiveness and future work systems.
The successful candidate will gain exposure to:
- High-level organisational research projects.
- Advanced people analytics methodologies.
- Workflow optimisation frameworks.
- Evidence-based HR strategy and workforce modelling.
- Academic publication and conference opportunities.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Practical application of Industrial Psychology in modern organisations.
Fellowship Duration
One-year appointment, renewable subject to performance, funding availability, and institutional requirements.
Value of the Fellowship
- R 270 000 annual fellowship
- R 30 000 additional research expenses funds
Commencement Date
As soon as possible.
Closing Date
Applications will remain open until the position is filled.
Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.
Comprehensive applications are invited, comprising of:
- Comprehensive Curriculum
- Certified copy of ID or passport
- Certified copy of doctoral qualification
- Academic transcripts
- Short motivation letter outlining research interests
- Sample of published work or dissertation abstract
- Proposed research topic aligned to the fellowship themes (optional)
Enquiries
For enquiries, please contact 051 401 9329 or email [email protected] / 051 401 9848 or email [email protected].
General:
The University of the Free State is committed to excellence, innovation, and the advancement of impactful research that contributes to society and the future world of work.
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities.
The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
