The application for the SPU-Risk and Vulnerability Science Centre (RVSC) Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships for the academic year 2022/2023 is now open by SPU-Risk and Vulnerability Science Centre (RVSC) for all South Africans in South Africa.
A dynamic and innovative post-doctoral position is available in the SPU-Risk and Vulnerability Science Centre (RVSC) in the fields of computer, data and environmental sciences. Air quality is crucial to human well-being and globally air pollution is on the rise due to increasing industrial development and human population growth. Monitoring air quality is becoming more of a challenging phenomenon as the nature and unpredictability of contaminants and granules changes.
The fellow will register and work under the supervision of Dr. Ibidun Obagbuwa in the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology but will also engage with researchers and academics in the School of Natural and Applied Sciences.
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SPU-RISK AND VULNERABILITY SCIENCE CENTRE (RVSC) POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY
Minimum requirements:
- Completion of a Ph.D. in the last five years
- Proven research experience in the fields of Machine Learning at postgraduate levels
- Academic excellence
- Good publication record
- Valid driver’s license
Additional recommendations:
- To qualify for this position, the candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or related field with a background in machine learning, computer vision and data analytics.
- Proven experience with deep learning models and working with artificial neural networks, such as CNN, RNN/LSTM/transformer, will be a strong recommendation. Moreover, the candidate is expected to be accustomed to the supervision of postgraduate students and demonstrate good potential for research. The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills.
- Candidates should be proactive, enthusiastic, and interested in doing excellent research that can make a difference and contributes to the objectives of the RVSC, SPU and its partners.
Bursary Value: The fellow will receive a flat rate, a tax-free bursary of R255 000 for one year (to cover living expenses). Extension to a second year will be subject to performance.
Additional project costs: Running and other administrative costs will be covered by the Centre and the relevant supervisor/project leader.
HOW TO APPLY FOR SPU-RISK AND VULNERABILITY SCIENCE CENTRE (RVSC) STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS
Application procedure: Each application is to be accompanied by a completed application form
(see attached) and the following supporting documents:
- a full CV
- certified copies of ID document
- copy of your academic record
- two letters of reference
- a letter of motivation
Please send all documents to the Director, RVSC, Dr. D. Harebottle (doug.harebottle@spu.ac.za) with “RVSC Post-Doctoral Bursary + Reference No” in the subject line.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
Completed applications need to be submitted by 25 April 2022 at 17:00 for the 2022 intake.
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