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MANGOSUTHU UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY VISION Shape and own the future To be a transforming, equitable, sustainable, and academically excellent University of Technology anchored in its communities. MISSION To offer technological, career-directed educational programmes focussing on the innovative problem-solving research and engage with government, business, industries and communities as end-users.
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (Geoenvironmental Factors and Diseases of Unknown Aetiology) One-Year Fixed Contract Key Performance Areas: • Interact with collaborators to design experiments for generating high quality geomedical data and in interpretation of the ensuing data sets. • Draft project proposal applications in the broad research area of “Medical Geochemistry”. • To prepare and publish manuscripts of high quality in DHET journals. • Explore the interactions between geomedical variables and climate change. • Manage an internal database containing the results of laboratory experiments and medical simulations that can be used to model the impact of geoenvironmental processes, including climate change, on health. • Ability to co-supervise relevant postgraduate research and/or collaborating with other postdoctoral fellows. • Involvement in initiating and managing research projects. • Assisting in overall management and contribute to the various activities of the Research projects. • Initiating, developing and/or being involved in research networks, collaborations (i.e. formulating spin-offs, and joint ventures), institutional partnerships, and the organisation of research events. Minimum Requirements: • A recently earned PhD in Environmental Geochemistry and Health, Medical Geology, Public Health or Epidemiology. At the time of the award, the candidate should have graduated with his/her doctorate degree no longer than within the previous five years. • South African citizens and permanent residents will have priority. • International Postdoctoral Research Fellows must have a long-term visitor’s visa endorsed for academic activities affiliated with MUT (Section 11(1)(b) Visitors Visa). • A thorough knowledge of fieldwork techniques, including health and safety issues in difficult terrains. • At least 5 published journal papers (DHET) in the above-stated specialist areas in the last 24 months. • A minimum of Y-Rating awarded by the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa. • Working knowledge and experience with statistical software such as SPSS. • Has not held full-time permanent academic or professional employment. • Experience in postgraduate student mentorship. Competencies: • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • High ethical standards; Innovative and Conscionable. Salary Scale: R300 000.00 basic salary per annum – with no benefits Interested applicants should send (a) a motivation detailing the extent to which they meet the requirements of the position; (b) an application form (downloadable from www.mut.ac.za); (c)a Curriculum Vitae including a list of research publication, conference papers, and other scholarly outputs; (d) certified copies of academic qualifications plus academic records and proof of professional registration with a relevant professional body where applicable. (Please provide academic transcripts and SAQA evaluation certificate, if qualifications were obtained outside South Africa); and (e) names of three contactable referees at hr@mut.ac.za copied to: davies.theophilus@mut.ac.za Enquiries: Tel: (031) 907 9294 Closing Date: 22 March 2024 Mangosuthu University of Technology is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity targets including people with disabilities.
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP: (Applications of Data Science) One-Year Fixed Contract Key Performance Areas: • Interact with collaborators to design experiments and develop process designs. • Draft grant applications in this broad research area. • Publish manuscripts in reputable journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings in this field. • Develop a methodology framework for social media analysis. • Ability to co-supervise relevant postgraduate research and/or collaborate with other postdoctoral fellows. • Involvement in initiating and managing research projects. • Assisting in overall management and contributing to the various activities of the Research projects. • Initiating, developing and/or being involved in research networks, collaborations (i.e. formulating spin-offs, and joint ventures), institutional partnerships, and the organization of research events. Minimum Requirements: • PhD specializing in Computer Science or Information Technology or related. At the time of the award, the candidate should have graduated with his/her doctorate degree no longer than within the previous five years. • South African citizens and permanent residents will have priority. • International Postdoctoral Research Fellows must have a long-term visitor’s visa endorsed for academic activities affiliated with MUT (Section 11(1)(b) Visitors Visa) • A solid knowledge data science and machine learning. • At least 3 published journal papers in the last 24 months. • Working knowledge and experience with programming languages such as Python, Matlab and Knime. • Established track record of publications and conference contributions related to the outlined research areas. Competencies: • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Excellent programming skills Salary Scale: R300 000.00 basic salary per annum – with no benefits Interested applicants should send (a) a motivation detailing the extent to which they meet the requirements of the position; (b) an application form (downloadable from www.mut.ac.za); (c)a Curriculum Vitae including a list of research publication, conference papers, and other scholarly outputs; (d) certified copies of academic qualifications plus academic records and proof of professional registration with a relevant professional body where applicable. (Please provide academic transcripts and SAQA evaluation certificate, if qualifications were obtained outside South Africa); and (e) names of three contactable referees at hr@mut.ac.za copied to: mutangamb@mut.ac.za Enquiries: Tel: (031) 907 9369 / 9514 Closing Date: 22 March 2024 Mangosuthu University of Technology is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity targets including people with disabilities.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY EXTENSION POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (Food Systems Sustainability and Innovation) One-Year Fixed Contract Key Performance Areas: • Demonstrate the familiarity towards sustainable food systems in consideration of agricultural, health disparities and social inequities. • Experience in analyzing indigenous knowledge system trajectory towards addressing food and nutrition security. • Knowledge of food systems simulation model and explore nutrition sensitive approaches in agricultural practices. • Contribute to the design of surveys and fieldwork to promote environmental sustainability. • Implementation of the market and food environment surveys focusing on NUCs edible medicinal plants and other research studies. • Implement innovative agronomy and farming systems research approaches and to understand adoption processes, technology targeting, and the enabling environment to support sustainable intensification at scale. • Manage statistical packages and analysis for both qualitative and quantitative data. Whilst working within existing data sets and developing to formulate innovative research outputs. • Ability to draft grant applications for broad multidisciplinary research areas. • Successfully develop workplan, implement agreed plans and project activities. • Assisting in overall management and contribute to the various activities of the research projects. • Experience identifying and applying for competitive external funding. • Initiating, developing and/or being involved in research networks, collaborations (i.e. formulating spin-offs, and joint ventures), institutional partnerships, and the organization of research events. Minimum Requirements: • The candidate must possess a relevant doctoral degree PhD (Agriculture/Food Security, Food Science/Nutrition) obtained within the past 5 years. • South African citizens and permanent residents will have priority. • International Postdoctoral Research Fellows must have a long-term visitor’s visa endorsed for academic activities affiliated with MUT (Section 11(1)(b) Visitors Visa) • At least 3 published journal papers in the last 24 months. • Self-directed and ability to lead projects and learn new skills. • Mature, organized, professional and courteous. • Has not held full-time permanent academic or professional employment. • Established track record of publications and conference contributions related to the outlined research areas. Competencies: • Have a mix of practical field skills, quantitative abilities, appreciation of interdisciplinary work, and a core commitment to achieving science- led sustainable agricultural development. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Salary Scale: R300 000.00 basic salary per annum – with no benefits Interested applicants should send (a) a motivation detailing the extent to which they meet the requirements of the position; (b) an application form (downloadable from www.mut.ac.za); (c)a Curriculum Vitae including a list of research publication, conference papers, and other scholarly outputs; (d) certified copies of academic qualifications plus academic records and proof of professional registration with a relevant professional body where applicable. (Please provide academic transcripts and SAQA evaluation certificate, if qualifications were obtained outside South Africa); and (e) names of three contactable referees at email: hr@mut.ac.za copied to XMkhize@mut.ac.za Enquiries: Tel: (031) 907 7643 / 9514 Closing Date: 22 March 2024 Mangosuthu University of Technology is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity targets including people with disabilities.
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