Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Accounting Economics & Finance
- Location
- Eastern Cape
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview The Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance at the University of Fort Hare is seeking to appoint one Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PDRF). The role will focus on research into Corporate Cash Holdings in South African Listed Companies. The study involves a combination of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, using companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. What you will do * Conduct innovative research and produce scholarly output on the corporate cash holdings behaviour of South African corporates and their impact on economic development. * Utilise a combination of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods for the study. * By the end of the first year, submit papers amounting to 2 units for review on the topic of postdoctoral research. * For second and subsequent years, publish or have in-press 2 units of papers. All papers must be on the topic of postdoctoral research, with details submitted by the host to the PGS office by the end of each renewal year. Requirements (from the original advert) * The candidate must be based in the East London precinct area. * Preferably have a doctorate, completed in the last five years, in Accounting or Finance from a higher education institution in South Africa or abroad. * If not yet in possession of a doctoral degree, applicants need to submit a written statement from the Registrar or equivalent at the issuing University confirming that they satisfactorily fulfilled the University’s requirements for a doctoral degree at the time of application for a postdoctoral research fellowship. Details of the qualification and expected date of graduation should be included in the statement. * The successful candidate may not be in the employment of UFH (including Time on Task) at the time of taking the postdoctoral fellowship. * The successful candidate may not be employed in any other institution/company during their postdoctoral fellowship. * Demonstrate relevant experience, understanding, and knowledge of quantitative and qualitative approaches. * Fieldwork experience. * Strong academic writing abilities. * Competence in data analysis using STATA, R, and Thematic. Who should apply * Candidates of any age, gender, or nationality are eligible to apply, subject only to the visa regulations of the Department of Home Affairs. * Preference will be given to South African females. Deadline 9th October, 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/postdoctoral-research-fellowship-accounting-economics-finance-university-of-fort-hare Source: myjobmag
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