NMU/ AIDC PostDoctoral Fellowship South Africa 2022 – 2023

 

ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP PROVIDER – NMU & AIDC

The Nelson Mandela University (NMU), formerly known as the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), opened in January 2005, as the result of a merger between the PE Technikon the University of Port Elizabeth (UPE) and the Port Elizabeth campus of Vista University (Vista PE).

NMU is a comprehensive university that offers professional and vocational training across its 7 campuses, of which 6 are in Port Elizabeth and 1 in George. NMU allows student to pursue studies in a range of fields, from diploma or a degree level, up to doctoral level qualifications.

The Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) is a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA), an agency of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED).
 

ABOUT THE NMU/ AIDC FELLOWSHIP – FIELDS COVERED

The Department of Mechatronics, together with the Advanced Mechatronics Technology Centre at Nelson Mandela University, is inviting students to apply for their Post-Doctoral Fellowship, for the 2023 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for Post-Doctoral studies within the area of Automotive Engineering and Manufacturing.

Automotive engineering and car manufacturing are one of the strategic growth areas within the Eastern Cape province, identified by the South African Government. The sector is in shortage of highly skilled experts in solving current problems encountered during the production of vehicles and manufacturing of their components. Postgraduate bursary recipients will be required to identify the scope of industry-related problems and work closely with the key industry partners of the automotive sector in the Eastern Cape.
 

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ABOUT THE NMU/ AIDC FELLOWSHIP – SELECTION & DUTIES

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Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Nelson Mandela University, within 2 weeks of the closing date. If you do not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Candidates will be required to perform the following duties:

  • Investigate novel methods for automotive engineering and manufacturing.
  • Investigate engineering solutions through designing and prototyping smaller models, which can be used to imitate complex manufacturing systems to solve real-life industry-related problems.
  • Present findings at various forums (national and international conferences).
  • Write scientific and research articles for national and international journals.
  • Participate in lecturing/tutoring various engineering modules.

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NMU/ AIDC FELLOWSHIP

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen (applicants with permanent resident status in South Africa will be considered)
  • You must have completed a Doctoral qualification in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or Industrial Engineering
  • You must have completed a Doctoral qualification NOT more than 5 years ago
  • You must have proficient writing and presentation skills
  • Students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE NMU/ AIDC FELLOWSHIP

Students who meet the above criteria, can apply by submitting clear copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae
  • Covering letter stating how you meet the selection criteria

Note: there is no application form to be completed for this application – students need only submit the list of above documents to apply.
 

Applications must be submitted via email to: khaled.abou-el-hossein@mandela.ac.za
(Insert the words “NMU/ AIDC PostDoctoral Fellowship 2023” in the email subject line).
 

CLOSING DATES FOR THE NMU/ AIDC FELLOWSHIP

18 November 2022 (at 16h00).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE FELLOWSHIP PROVIDER

For any queries related to this programme, please contact Nelson Mandela University directly.
Email: khaled.abou-el-hossein@mandela.ac.za
 

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