Policy Innovation Lab Postdoctoral Fellowship in Data Science and Policy Innovation 2026-2027 (up to R420,000) – YOA

Deadline: October 26, 2025

Applications are open for the Policy Innovation Lab Postdoctoral Fellowship in Data Science and Policy Innovation 2026-2027. The Policy Innovation Lab at Stellenbosch University’s School for Data Science and Computational Thinking is providing a two-yr postdoctoral place in knowledge science and coverage innovation.

The Lab focuses on accountable AI for policymaking, each utilizing AI in coverage processes and shaping coverage to guarantee AI is used responsibly. It combines qualitative and quantitative analysis with app growth to enhance policymaking in South Africa. The Lab works immediately with policymakers to rethink how coverage issues and options are outlined, contributing to South Africa’s progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

The postdoctoral researcher will use accountable AI to enhance policymaking, produce peer-reviewed analysis aligned with the Lab’s objectives, help coaching programmes, and have interaction with consultants throughout sectors. They should have robust knowledge science and challenge administration expertise, ideally with a observe file of utilizing knowledge and AI to sort out societal points. The candidate will work intently with the challenge lead, Lab researchers, funders and companions to ship the Lab’s mandate.

Benefits

• Fellowship worth: R420,000 per yr. Note that postdoctoral fellowships are tax-free as fellows aren’t appointed as staff. Postdoctoral fellows aren’t eligible for worker advantages.

Eligibility

• Applicants should possess a PhD in engineering, knowledge science, statistics, laptop science, arithmetic, economics or a associated subject.
• Applicants should have a confirmed curiosity in utilizing expertise for societal impression.
• Applicants have to be ready to display robust programming skills.
• Applicants should possess robust quantitative analysis expertise.
• Applicants have to be ready to work successfully in a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere.
• Applicants have to be keen to relocate to Stellenbosch in the course of the fellowship and work on campus throughout common working hours.

Application

Applicants ought to embrace the next in their application: a succinct cowl letter, their most up-to-date CV, proof of {qualifications} and a letter of reference from their doctoral supervisor.

Applications must be despatched through e-mail to [email protected] by 26 October 2025.

For extra info, go to Policy Innovation Lab Postdoctoral Fellowship.