Are you a research fellow in African Studies seeking for an opportunity to contribute your research skills? The Cadbury Research Fellowship Scheme is currently seeking a researcher who would participate in research and teaching activities for a duration of 18 months.

This fellowship opportunity is funded by an endowment aimed at enabling a collaboration between the University of Birmingham and sub-Saharan African universities. If you’re currently based in the African continent with an African Higher Education Institution, then the Cadbury Research Fellowship Scheme is specifically for you. Do check below for more details:

Role Summary

• Focus on conducting high-quality research and publications in African Studies within the arts, humanities, or social sciences.
• Regional expertise on any area of Sub-Saharan Africa or its diaspora, with a preference for candidates with expertise on Ghana.
• Contribute to the research environment of the Department, School, and University.
• Analyze and interpret research findings and results.
• Engage in teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels as appropriate.

Main Duties

Responsibilities may include:

• Developing research objectives and proposals, potentially in collaboration with a mentor.
• Contributing to writing bids for research funding.
• Analyzing and interpreting data to develop new intellectual understanding.
• Disseminating research findings through publication and seminars.
• Supervising research-related work and providing guidance to PhD students.
• Contributing to research-related activities and administration within the Department/School.
• Engaging in enterprise, business development, and public engagement activities.

Requirements

Essential:

• Currently based on the African continent and affiliated with an African Higher Education Institution.
• Candidates must either not hold a permanent academic position or be released by their home institution for the duration of their appointment at the University of Birmingham.
• A doctorate obtained between September 1, 2018, and April 1, 2024.
• A record of research and publications appropriate to post-doctoral experience.

Desirable:

• Experience in collaborative research activities and meeting deadlines.
• Awareness of current policy issues and contacts with civil society organizations.

Applicants should submit a full CV, a cover letter outlining their skills and experience, a research proposal for the Cadbury Research Fellowship period, a writing sample of up to 10,000 words, and details of two referees.

Application Deadline: 27th May, 2024

For further information, contact Dr. Jessica Johnson via email at J.Johnson.5@bham.ac.uk.

For more details and application, visit the Official Webpage of the Cadbury Research Fellowship Scheme.