HUMA is an interdisciplinary research institute at UCT, based in the Faculty of Humanities. Its primary objectives are threefold: to undertake and champion interdisciplinary research and exchange; to promote the next academic generation; to contribute to social commentary and debate that straddles academic and non-academic publics.
Eligibility:
Ph.D.:
- A Masters’s degree in a relevant discipline within social sciences, humanities, law, economics, STS.
- Interest in undertaking doctoral research on AI and 4IR in one of six African regions (North, East, West, Central, Southern, and Lusophone Africa).
- Interest in at least one of HUMA’s Research Thematic Clusters.
- Interest in developing a national and international standing as a scholar.
- Interest in policy advice, media, and public engagement.
- Ability to present complex issues in a readable form for both academic and non-academic audiences.
- Excellent analytical and research skills including the use of quantitative and/or qualitative research techniques.
- Excellent knowledge of the English language, and competencies and skills in effective communication, writing, editorial work, publishing, and knowledge dissemination.
- Interest in developing a publication record.
- Interest in undergraduate and postgraduate mentoring.
- Willingness to work actively as part of a team.
Postdoctorate:
- A Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline within social sciences, humanities, Law, Economics, or STS.
- Demonstrable interest in undertaking post-doctoral research and teaching on AI and 4IR in one of six African regions (North, East, West, Central, Southern, and Lusophone Africa).
- Demonstrated interest in at least one of HUMA’s Research Thematic Clusters.
- Demonstrable interest in building a national and international standing as a scholar.
- Demonstrable interest in policy advice, media, and public engagement.
- Ability to present complex issues in a readable form for both academic and non-academic audiences.
- Excellent analytical and research skills including the use of quantitative and/or qualitative research techniques.
- Excellent knowledge of the English language, and competencies and skills in effective communication, editorial work, publishing, and knowledge dissemination.
- Emerging publication record.
- Demonstrable interest in graduate supervision.
- Willingness to work actively as part of a team
Eligible Countries: African countries
Type: PhD, Postdoctorate
Number of Awards:
- Ph.D.: 3
- Postdoctorate: 4
Application Deadline: 30th November 2020
Value of Award:
- Ph.D.: The value of the Fellowships is fixed at R200, 000 per annum. The Fellowships carry no benefits and are compliant with the SARS rules for tax exemption.
- Postdoctorate: The value of the Fellowships is fixed at R300, 000 per annum. The Fellowships carry no benefits and are compliant with the SARS rules for tax exemption.
Duration of Award: 2-year contract
