Corporate Strategy and Indutrial Development (CSID), at the University of Witswatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa asks for applications for Senior Researcher.

Job Description
This position is full-time on a one year contract with the possibility of renewal.

Responsibilities will be roughly divided between i) Research, research management and mentoring and ii) assisting with the administration and teaching of short courses, as well as Masters and Honours level courses.

Research

CSID has established itself as a leading research programme in South Africa in its areas of specialisation. We have established links and research partnerships with major role-players in government and the private sector.

Our main research themes are:

• Industrial development, and industrial policy
• Economic structure, competition policy and regulation
• Macroeconomic environment affecting industrial development
• Local and regional economic development
• Global financialization and corporate change

CSID aims to provide high level, academic research for industrial and economic policy makers in South Africa. We are currently involved in a number of industrial policy research projects with National and Provincial Government.

Teaching and Training
In addition, we are committed to the development of young African researchers. To this end we employ a number of junior researchers who are studying towards their Masters, providing them with hands on research experience and mentoring. CSID is also involved in curriculum development and teaching for specialist courses in industrial and economic development.

The position of senior researcher will involve:

• Active participation in our existing research projects.
     
• Interaction with policy makers and industry stakeholders.
     
• The development of future research projects and input into the direction of research.
     
• The management and development of junior researchers.
  

The position may also involve some teaching in the Economics division of the School of Economic and Business Science dependent on experience.

Required Qualifications

The successful applicant must hold a PhD in Economics or related field or be close to completion. Candidates without a PhD will be considered if they have a minimum of 4 years experience in economic related research. Quantitative skills are desirable.

Interested candidates can send their C.V. and covering letter to Sajida.Durwan@wits.ac.za

February 8, 2010.