Global Challenge Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 1180 views

The University of Sheffield is offering Global Challenge Fellowships. The fellowships provides the opportunity to work on a truly international project, addressing some of the biggest and most challenging problems of our time, and translating cutting edge research into local impact.

Categories of fellowships:

• 12 months fellowships
• 24 months fellowships

Role and responsibilities:

• Independently design, execute and write-up a major research project which addresses the evidenced development needs of a DAC-list country or countries whilst working in collaboration with a DAC-list country partner and across multiple disciplines.
• Develop strong and sustainable relationships between colleagues in Sheffield and international partners.
• Contribute to the broader research life of host departments and research centres.

Requirements:

• A postdoctoral researcher with the ability to demonstrate an outstanding capacity for innovative research based on a wealth of research experience.
• A clear vision, set out in the proposal, which outlines the broader contribution this project can make to the field of international development.
• Experience of working or conducting research in the country/countries where the research is proposed to take place and a strong relationship with the proposed partner institution(s).
• A proven driver of interdisciplinary and cross-cultural knowledge exchange with a commitment to equality and diversity.

Applications:

• Application form must compromise the following sections plus a letter of support from primary partner organisation:
• Applicants details and Curriculum Vitae
• Applicant statement
• Research proposal and ODA compliance statement
• Partnership details
• Declarations and appendices