Opportunity Description
Research Theme Leader: Systems for Societal Development (Associate Professor or Professor) (Contract appointment: 5 years) (Job ID 6313)
Organizational Unit: University of the Free State
Contract Type: Contract
Occupational Level: Middle Management
Location: Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date: 19/6/2026
Background and Context
As part of its Vision 130 strategic trajectory, the University of the Free State (UFS) is establishing four flagship Research Themes that define the institution’s leadership in areas of national importance and global relevance. The Research Theme: Systems for Societal Development is a central pillar in this framework, focusing on how integrated, innovative, and resilient systems can drive sustainable development and equitable societal transformation. This theme promotes inter-, multi- and transdisciplinary research that bridges social innovation, governance, digital trans...
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