UCT Bertha Centre Seeks Junior Research Fellow for 2024/2025
UCT Bertha Centre Seeks Junior Research Fellow for 2024/2025. The University of Cape Town’s Bertha Centre seeks a Junior Research Fellow focused on social innovation and climate adaptation for the Andre Hoffman Fellowship.
This full-time, two-year role involves collaborative work at the Bertha Centre, African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI), and the World Economic Forum (WEF).
ABOUT THE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
This fellowship aligns with the André Hoffmann Fellowship for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, offering early-career academics a chance to delve into societal, scientific, and technological intersections.
The Junior Research Fellow will drive collaborations between the Forum and academic partners, emphasizing research and action-oriented outcomes.
UCT Bertha Centre Seeks Junior Research Fellow for 2024/2025
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Hoffman Junior Research Fellow will:
- Conduct stakeholder analysis in social innovation for climate adaptation.
- Develop a global landscape analysis of climate adaptation through social innovation.
- Engage with UCT teams, aiding design thinking workshops and project support.
- Document insights into moving climate adaptation ideas into practice.
- Create case studies of private-public partnerships in climate innovation.
- Assess market potential for social innovation in climate adaptation sectors.
- Research climate finance’s role in social innovation solutions.
- Contribute to knowledge dissemination through blogs, reports, and academic papers.
- Assist in strategy development for companies and civil society in climate adaptation.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should hold a postgraduate qualification in relevant fields, demonstrate understanding of climate adaptation and social innovation, possess stakeholder engagement experience, and exhibit excellent communication skills.
They must be adaptable, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
The Junior Research Fellow will be employed on a fixed-term contract for two years. The fellowship funding is non-renewable. The annual salary ranges from R544,000 to R750,000, commensurate with experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must include the UCT Application Form, a cover letter, CV, and comply with stated requirements. Deadline for submission is December 15, 2023.
Reference number: E231093
Apply at http://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/workforus.
(Closing date extended from 08 December to 15 December.)
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