This form is an expression of interest for institutes to host one of the SAPRI professional development positions, which will be advertised as soon as the hosts have been established. Research projects aligned with the candidates' expertise and passions will be developed, with funding and infrastructure provided by the SAPRI to advance these initiatives. SAPRI is looking for hosts in areas of interest including benthic biodiversity, atmospherics, space science, autonomous ocean platforms, polar lab, geomorphology in Antarctica, top predators.
The aim is to bring onboard Black (Africans, Indians and Coloured) PhD graduates who have the requisite qualifications and skills. Candidates do not need to have previous polar research experience and it is intended that they develop this during their tenure. Disciplines beyond the traditional will be encouraged, such as social sciences, instrument engineering, etc. The candidates will be given a three-year PDP bursary, with an option to extend for a further two years if progress is deemed acceptable.They will also learn how to manage the scientific equipment and develop other professional skills sets such as science management and budgeting.
This is not a binding document and will be a starting point to begin formal discussions with the institute around the hosting agreement.
We welcome any feedback to this form to the following email address: Sapri@saeon.nrf.ac.za
The SAPRI Co-Champions and hosts.