Two RESEP Post-doctoral research fellowships available
RESEP is currently inviting applications for two post-doctoral research fellowships in Economics. The deadline for application is 31 December 2020. Click the link below for details.
Post-doctoral Research Fellowship in Economics – one-year appointment with possible extension to 2 years
Scope of Research:
Research on labour markets and education in Southern Africa. Analysis of household data sets and educational evaluation data such as SACMEQ, PIRLS or TIMSS, with a particular focus on labour market outcomes and how these are influenced by education level and quality.
Host: Prof Servaas van der Berg, Research on Socioeconomic Policy (Resep), Dept. of Economics, Stellenbosch University
Requirement: PhD (must have graduated within the last five years) in an appropriate field, with a strong emphasis on micro-econometric analysis of survey data sets. Previous experience working on Southern African data sets would be a strong recommendation.
Commencement of duties: As soon as possible
Closing date for applications: 31 December 2020
Applications: Send a letter of application, accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae, including list of publications and the names and contact details of at least two referees, to [protected email address] and [protected email address] .
Note: Please note that postdoctoral fellows are not appointed as employees and their fellowships are awarded tax free. They are therefore not eligible for employee benefits.
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Post-doctoral Research Fellowship in Economics – one-year appointment with possible extension to 2 years
Scope of Research:
Quantitative analysis of education in South Africa and southern Africa. Analysis of education data sets, particularly international educational evaluations (SACMEQ, TIMSS, PIRLS, PISA-D). The focus will be on social gradients and resilience, closely linked to current research undertaken by Resep.
Host: Prof Servaas van der Berg, Research on Socioeconomic Policy (Resep), Dept. of Economics, Stellenbosch University
Requirement: PhD (must have graduated within the last five years) in the Economics of Education or a related field, with research experience in the Economics of Education.
Commencement of duties: As soon as possible
Closing date for applications: 31 December 2020
Applications: Send a letter of application, accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae, including list of publications and the names and contact details of at least two referees, to [protected email address] and [protected email address] .
Note: Please note that postdoctoral fellows are not appointed as employees and their fellowships are awarded tax free. They are therefore not eligible for employee benefits.
