Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Chemical &Earth Sciences
- Location
- Eastern Cape
- Minimum qualification
- Postgraduate
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** The University of Fort Hare's Geography and Environmental Science Discipline is seeking to appoint one Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) in Chemical & Earth Sciences. This fellowship is focused on Community-Based Soil Resource Management and Soil Rehabilitation. The research will employ a mixed-methods approach for data collection, involving the use of satellite images to assess and map erosion within the Tyume catchment, alongside qualitative methods such as interviews, focus group discussions, and questionnaires. **What you will do** * Focus research on Community-Based Soil Resource Management and Soil Rehabilitation. * Utilize a mixed-methods approach for data collection. * Assess and map erosion across the Tyume catchment using satellite images. * Conduct interviews, focus group discussions, and questionnaires for data collection. * By the end of the first year, publish or submit papers amounting to 2 units for publication review in DHET-accredited journals on the topic of their postdoctoral research. * For PDRF extending into the second and subsequent years, have 2 units published or be in press, with all papers relating to postdoctoral research. * Submit details of published or in-press papers to the PGS office by the end of each renewal year, via the host. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A doctorate completed within the last five years in Geomorphology, Environmental Geomorphology, Environmental Science/Studies, Geographic Information Systems/Remote Sensing, Natural Resource Management, or a related field, from a higher education institution in South Africa or abroad. * The successful candidate may not be employed by UFH (including Time on Task) at the time of accepting the postdoctoral fellowship, and thereafter. * The successful candidate may not be employed in any other institution/company during their postdoctoral fellowship. * The successful candidate may be of any age, gender, or nationality subject only to the visa regulations of the Department of Home Affairs. * Competence in data analysis (SPSS, Thematic and Discourse). * Proficient in statistical analysis. * Proficient data management. * Demonstrate relevant experience, understanding, and knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research approaches. * Field research experience. * Strong academic writing skills. * Exceptional command of Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an individual who has completed their doctorate within the last five years in a field such as Geomorphology, Environmental Geomorphology, Environmental Science/Studies, Geographic Information Systems/Remote Sensing, or Natural Resource Management. Applicants must not be employed by the University of Fort Hare or any other institution/company at the time of accepting or during the fellowship. While candidates of any age, gender, or nationality are eligible, subject to visa regulations, preference will be given to South African females. **Deadline** 9th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/postdoctoral-research-fellowship-chemical-earth-sciences-university-of-fort-hare Source: myjobmag
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