HERI opens call for two postdoc positions
The Human Evolution Research Institute (HERI) at University of Cape Town (UCT) has two funding opportunities available for postdoctoral research fellows.
Carnegie DEAL
Postdoc position
2 years of study (2021-2022)
R300,000 per year
African students, with PhD in palaeoclimate or related discipline
For more info contact: robyn.pickering@uct.ac.za
NRF African Origins Platform
Postdoc position
1 year of study (2021 only)
R220,000 per year
For students with PhD in biological anthropology or related discipline
For more info contact: becky.ackermann@uct.ac.za
Applicants for the Carnegie DEAL position must be from the continent and ideally hold a PhD in palaeoclimate or a related discipline. All applicants for the NRF AOP position are welcome, but must hold a PhD in biological anthropology or a related discipline.
Applicants should also show a passion for investigating human origins, specifically South Africa’s record of human evolution including:
Biological Anthropology / Palaeoanthropology (specific for the NRF AOP position)
Chronology of human evolution
Palaeoclimate records of the last 2 million years
HERI drives African-led research on human evolution at UCT and across the continent. We believe that diverse, multi-disciplinary teams lead to a better understanding of our past and a greater appreciation of human diversity. Learn more about HERI at: https://www.heriuct.co.za
To apply, email your CV, a statement of research interest and short bio to: heri.uct@gmail.com. Deadline to apply is 15 January 2021.
