CSSR - Applications for the position of post-doctoral scholar for 2014 are invited

The Critical Studies in Sexualities and Reproduction (CSSR) research programme is a multi-disciplinary programme funded by the National Research Foundation South African Research Chair Initiative (SARChI), the Andrew W Mellon Foundation, SANPAD, Rhodes University and the British Academy International Mobility Grant. It draws on the expertise of a number of researchers both within Rhodes University and at universities/NGOs in South Africa and across the world.

Applications for the position of post-doctoral scholar for 2014 are invited. The successful candidate will conduct research in the broad area of the research programme (see further details in attached as well the web-site: http://www.ru.ac.za/criticalstudies/ ). The contract will initially be for one year, extendable for a second year depending on performance. The value of the post-doctoral award is R140 000 per annum (tax-free). Running costs of the research conducted by the successful candidate will be covered by the CSSR budget.

Candidates should be in possession, or nearing completion, of a PhD in a Social Science discipline. A background in narrative and/or discursive methodologies is a requirement.

To apply, please send the following documentation to the project administrator, Annie Fleischack, on annie.fleischack@gmail.com  on or before 6 December 2013:

• Covering letter outlining your interest in the position and research programme;
• Academic record;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Sample of academic writing (about 20 pages).

For further enquiries, contact Prof Catriona Macleod on c.macleod@ru.ac.za.