Senior Researcher

• PhD in one of the following: urban geography, urban studies, planning, or an aligned discipline
• At least 5 years of teaching/professional
• Evidence of research and postgraduate supervision, 
• Experience in running projects, ideally with a team.
• Experience in doing engaged/participatory research.
• Evidence of generating grant funding.

 Additional requirements

• NRF Rated
• Able to speak isiZulu.
• Links to urban studies centers locally, nationally, and globally.
• Be comfortable with managing externally funded projects.
• Experience in working with/for government bodies.
• An interest in policy development and implementation.

 Summary of Duties

• Research project development and management
• Publishing DHET-accredited outputs
• Running a seminar program
• Teaching one undergraduate course for the Engineering and Built Environment students.
• Grant writing and management
• Administration relevant to research and supervision

• Knowledge dissemination nationally and internationally
• Participation in university committees
• Supervision of postgraduate students

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