HEAL invites applications for a post-doc position.

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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITION IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research position in the School of Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.The successful applicant will engage in full-time postdoctoral studies in the Health Enterprise Architecture Lab (HEAL) (see http://heal.cs.ukzn.ac.za) under the supervision of HEAL Faculty (Dr. Deshen Moodley, Prof. Chris Seebregts and Anban Pillay). The incumbent should have experience in open architectures and systems and an interest in innovating new architectures and technologies for Health Information Systems in low resource settings. The position is for a year and is renewable for a second year, subject to satisfactory progress.

Eligibility criteria:

• A doctoral degree in Computer Science or related area.
• Appropriate experience to undertake postdoctoral research in the specified area

Application requirements:

• Full curriculum vitae, including a list of publications.
• Completion of the attached application form and Annexure A.

Scholarship:

The total funding will range from R 180 000 to R 270 000 per year comprising of:
• A tax free scholarship of R 180 000 for one year and, subject to satisfactory progress, renewable for
a second year
• A top up of up to R 90 000 per year depending on the experience of the candidate and the
availability of funds.

There is no deadline and the position will be open until a suitable candidate is found. Applications (completed application form and annexure A) and enquiries should be sent to:
Dr Deshen Moodley
Health Enterprise Architecture Lab

email: deshen<at>cs<dot>ukzn<dot>ac<dot>za