Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Marketing Management
Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Marketing Management
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Job Description
Introduction
Duties & Responsibilities
Focus areas:
- Environmental marketing.
- Branding.
- Social media/influencer marketing.
- Artificial intelligence in marketing.
- Generate and execute novel research projects in the mentioned focus areas.
- Publish in high-ranked impactful journals and present findings at conferences.
- Collaborate with faculty and industry partners on interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Mentor students and enrich the curriculum through guest lectures workshops and postgraduate supervision.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- PhD in Marketing Management obtained within the last five years.
- Expertise in one or more of the focus areas evidenced by research projects and publications.
- Strong research methodological skills in quantitative research design.
- Fluent in writing and spoken English.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Collaborative mindset.
- The successful candidate must be based in Potchefstroom South Africa.
Inclusions:
The stipend is per the universitys post-doctoral fellowship position scale (R240 000 pa tax-free). The successful candidate will receive a dedicated office near the post-doctoral mentors and School of Management Sciences staff members. The post-doctoral fellows office will have all the amenities necessary for effective outputs. The fellowship is a full-time two-year contract for which annual renewal of the fellowship is subject to satisfactory progress. Extension of the fellowship can be negotiated where exceptional performance has been demonstrated and additional funding is available.
Exclusions:
The School of Management Sciences and the NWU are not responsible for arranging or paying for accommodation personal travel or any other expenses relating to the post-doctoral fellow agreement.
Application instructions:
The application should be written in English and must include the following documents:
- Motivation letter summarising the applicants 1) professional experience 2) expertise in focus areas 3) description of interest in the position 4) expected contribution to the School of Management Sciences and Workwell research unit.
- A research plan for the next two years related to the focus areas.
- A curriculum vitae (maximum five pages).
- A copy of identification document (RSA ID or passport).
- A detailed list of publications.
- Names and complete contact information of two references.
- Certified copy of PhD degree/evidence of completion.
- Electronic copy of PhD thesis.
Following a paper selection the three top candidates based on the eligibility criteria and requirements of the position will be interviewed virtually by a panel of researchers. The appointment is from 1 October 2025 (or based on the agreement)
Please send all required application details to Mandie van der Merwe at by 20 August 2025.
For additional enquiries please contact Prof Mia Bothma at or Prof Crizelle Els atEmployment Type
Temp
