Postdoctoral Research Fellowship - Maternal and Child Health

Type:

• 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.