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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Digital Teaching and Learning

University of the Free State Bloemfontein, Free State R 270,000 – R 300,000

Contract Remote Closes 31 Jan 2027 · 93 days left

Bloemfontein, Free State R 270,000 – R 300,000 Contract Remote Closes 31 Jan 2027

The University of the Free State (UFS) invites qualified researchers to join a one-year postdoctoral fellowship program, renewable for up to three years. Based in the Department of Curriculum Studies and Higher Education, this role focuses on researching digital technologies' impact on teaching and learning. Under Professor Thuthukile Jita's guidance, you will contribute to a broader project on digital transformation in education. Responsibilities include leading research on digital tools in classrooms, teacher training, and curriculum development, analyzing data, publishing academic papers, and assisting with teaching and student supervision. Applicants must hold a PhD in Education or a related field (within the last five years) with research experience, preferably in quantitative/mixed-methods analysis. The fellowship offers a stipend of R270,000 annually plus R30,000 for research expenses. Full-time on-site work is required at the Bloemfontein campus.