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Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (Faculty of Education: Ali Mazrui Centre for Higher Education Studies) Advert reference: uj_002248 Advert status: Online Apply by: 8 March 2026 Position Summary Industry: Education & Training Job category: Education and Training Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Open to all Level: Management Introduction The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future". Job description “Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University. For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO Job Description: The Ali Mazrui Centre for Higher Education Studies (AMCHES) is a Pan-African Centre dedicated to scholarly research, training, and professional development in the field of higher education. The Centre seeks to advance critical and contextually grounded scholarship that informs policy, strengthens institutional practice, and contributes to the transformation of higher education systems across Africa and beyond. Its core objectives include: generating knowledge that fosters deeper and more nuanced understandings of strategic issues in higher education through multidisciplinary and policy-relevant research; building institutional capacity in leadership, management, and governance through evidence-based professional development programmes grounded in high-quality scholarship; and promoting critical reflection and informed advocacy by facilitating dialogue among scholars, institutional leaders, and policymakers. AMCHES invites applications for the academic position of Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer. Responsibilities:  Initiating, leading, and managing innovative research projects aligned with the strategic focus and thematic priorities of the Centre. Actively applying for and securing competitive research funding at national, international, and Pan-African levels to advance the Centre’s scholarly agenda and sustainability. Demonstrating a strong track record of engagement in international and Pan-African collaborations and academic networks, contributing to cross-border research partnerships and knowledge exchange. Providing recognised expertise in higher education research, including (but not limited to) the economics of higher education, higher education leadership and management, institutional sociology, governance, and funding frameworks. Recruiting, supervising, and mentoring Master’s and Doctoral candidates, as well as Post-Doctoral Research Fellows, fostering scholarly excellence and research productivity. Organising seminars, colloquia, and symposia that advance the Centre’s intellectual agenda, and representing the Centre through presentations at local and international conferences. Contributing to the development and review of postgraduate academic programmes and short learning programmes aligned with the Centre’s areas of specialisation. Teaching primarily at postgraduate level and integrating research-led and evidence-based approaches into curriculum delivery. Providing academic and intellectual leadership within the Faculty of Education and contributing to the strengthening of its research culture. Participating in Faculty and institutional committees and governance structures, as required. Minimum requirements Minimum Qualification Requirements for Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer: Applicable PhD/DEd/DPhil degree. Teaching and research experience at the tertiary level. Minimum Requirements for Associate Professor: A sustained record of accredited research output in reputable local and international journals, as well as scholarly books and/or book chapters. Demonstrated experience in initiating, managing, and successfully delivering research projects. Proven experience in postgraduate supervision at Master’s and Doctoral levels, with evidence of completed students. A strong teaching profile, particularly at postgraduate level, with evidence of curriculum development, research-led teaching, and effective student engagement. At least 5 years' teaching experience at the tertiary level. Minimum Requirements for Senior Lecturer: A prolific and sustained record of accredited research output in high-quality local and international journals, as well as scholarly books and/or book chapters, demonstrating national and international recognition. Extensive experience in doctoral supervision, with evidence of successful completions and the development of emerging scholars. Substantial experience in leading and managing large-scale research projects, including demonstrated success in securing and administering competitive research funding. An NRF rating (or research output and scholarly standing commensurate with an NRF rating). A strong and consistent track record in attracting external research funding from national, international, and Pan-African sources. Demonstrated academic leadership and active engagement in international and Pan-African research collaborations and networks. At least 3 years' teaching experience at the tertiary level. Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: Excellent written and verbal English communications skills. Good planning and organisational skills. Good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues. Enquiries: Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Emnet Tadesse Woldegiorgis at Tel: (011) 559 3450 Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Mrs. Nombulelo Ntsimane (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: (011) 559 3010

Applications are invited for two Postdoctoral Research Fellow positions to work at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR). These positions are funded until the end of 2026 initially, with the possibility of extension. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as shortlisting and interviews may take place before the closing date. The ISVR is recognised as one of the world’s leading centres for aeroacoustics research. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative research environment supported by state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, high‑performance computing facilities and industrial engagement. You will join the EPSRC project Towards Zero Carbon Aviation (TOZCA), a research project developing the tools, evidence and scenarios required to support the aviation sector’s transition to net‑zero carbon emissions. The project examines how future technologies, propulsion concepts, fuels, operational changes and behavioural shifts can together deliver more sustainable aviation. In this role, you will contribute to TOZCA’s whole‑aircraft noise prediction capability, ensuring acoustics are robustly represented within the project’s wider modelling framework. You will develop, apply and integrate aeroacoustic methods for emerging propulsion technologies, new airframe-propulsion configurations and operational scenarios contributing to decarbonisation. The work will also involve conducting scenario analyses to examine how noise might evolve across different technological and operational futures and how it interacts with emissions, policy options and airport‑level constraints. This is a key part of supporting the consortium’s ability to understand trade‑offs and assess future aviation system outcomes. You will collaborate with a broad community of partners across academia, government and industry. This includes engagement with organisations involved in aviation policy, aircraft and engine development, airline operations, airport planning and sustainable aviation initiatives. The project provides opportunities for participation in workshops, conferences and joint dissemination efforts. About you You will have, or be close to completing, a PhD in aeroacoustics, acoustics, fluid dynamics, aerospace engineering, applied mathematics or a closely related field. You should have expertise in at least one of the following areas: aeroacoustic prediction methods noise‑source or noise‑propagation modelling reduced‑order or low‑order modelling scientific programming (e.g. Python, MATLAB, etc.) You should be able to work independently and collaboratively, communicate your research clearly, and contribute effectively to a multidisciplinary team. Experience working on noise modelling for aircraft or systems‑level assessments would be beneficial but not essential. What we can offer you As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days, we are committed to supporting our staff and are open to a flexible working approach. Working at the University of Southampton: Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton. If you wish to discuss the role, please contact Dr Sergi Palleja-Care at S.Palleja-Cabre@soton.ac.uk. Please apply by uploading your CV and a Cover Letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role. 

We are seeking to appoint a 30-month Postdoctoral Research Associate in Human Geography to work within the Leverhulme Trust funded project "Plants out of place: entanglements with 'invasive weeds' in the Anthropocene". Plants out of place focuses on challenging conventional thinking about 'invasive weeds' through a transdisciplinary approach incorporating environmental humanities, vegetal cultural geographies, and political ecology. The project aims to advance new ways of thinking about and with weeds through three innovative interventions: a migrant ecology that questions 'invasion' narratives by tracing the histories of how weeds arrive in particular places; a decolonial ecology that challenges Western narratives and explores alternative ways of thinking and living with weeds by learning from traditional knowledges in their places of origin; a multispecies geography that documents entanglements of weeds with other species (e.g. as food, medicine, matter) in the context of accelerating climate change. The project focuses on three invasive non-native plants in the UK and uses archival research, document analysis, participant observation, and semi-structured and go-along interviews in the UK and places of origin. A sensory exhibition of materials assembled during research will function as a creative community engagement to experiment and collaborate with 'invasive weeds'. The successful applicant will work on the project alongside Prof. Cheryl McEwan (Principal Investigator, Department of Geography, Durham University). The primary duties will be to contribute to the development of the project's conceptual approach and to the preparation and planning of the research, undertake fieldwork and archival research in the UK and one of the three overseas locations, co-design and plan the sensory exhibition, and contribute to the writing up and dissemination of the research to multiple academic and non-academic audiences. Applications from those with experience of plant humanities, Critical Plant Studies, political ecology, and vegetal geographies are encouraged.