Call for applications: Postdoctoral fellowships

30 September 2014

The DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Scientometrics and Science, Technology and Innovation Policy hosted by CREST at Stellenbosch University, South Africa are inviting applications for three POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS in:

* Scientometrics/ Bibliometrics

* STI Policy

* Research Evaluation

The fellowships will commence in January 2015. The initial fellowship is for 2-years and renewable for another subsequent term of 2 years. Postdoctoral fellowship applications are open to anyone who has completed their PhD in the last five years. A degree in information science, bibliometrics or mathematical statistics will be a recommendation. Postdoctoral applicants must send a letter of application and comprehensive curriculum vitae, including list of publications and the names and contact details of at least two referees, to Marthie van Niekerk mvn3@sun.ac.za . Applicants should request their referees to forward confidential reports by the closing date direct to the same address.

Closing date for applications: 30 September 2014

For more information on the work of CREST consult our website at www.sun.ac.za/crest or contact Prof Johann Mouton at jm6@sun.ac.za