DDSC RESEARCHERS' NETWORK

Application Deadline: NA

Background

The world is in urgent need of entrepreneurial and critical researchers. For instance, a vital part of the world's problems today is a mainstream message of social science and humanities research. Research commentary and publications have become complicit in a plutocratic globalist human-subjugating agenda. There is an urgent need to execute a just agenda and push back against this tide of conformist reductionist research and research practice. Yet a critical mass of researchers working in this direction, especially in unison, can be difficult to find. Built on the work of Dumisani Z. Moyo (a critical and entrepreneurial researcher himself - see www.dumisanizmoyo.org), Development with Data Science (DDSc) is a rather broad concept framed to espouse this entrepreneurial research agenda. Initial examples of what qualifies as DDSc is thus the work published on this website; and which will be elaborated further in due course. Dumisani, however, realises that there would be other researchers who share similar philosophical and sentimental positions, and would be interested in collaborating with him and other like-minded persons. To this end, DDSc is officially inaugurating a global network of researchers and research excellence. It will principally serve as a hub, a forum for exchanges, collaborations and building partnerships. Adjunct to this network is a mentorship scheme that will seek to draw on the experiences in the network to shape upcoming, young researchers who seek or wish to thrive as entrepreneurial and critical researchers. Mentees will be directly mentored by Dumisani and network members. Concepts to be covered during the mentorship will thus include social sciences and humanities research entrepreneurship, and research criticality, with focus on improving lives and livelihoods. Against this background, DDSc is inviting interested persons or individuals to apply to join the researchers' network.

Structure and Duration

Network membership will have an annual subscription, free of charge, renewable based on the member's continued interest and performance.

Candidate Qualifications

·         Keen interest in research work, especially in social sciences and humanities

·         The candidate must have graduated from at least a bachelor’s degree program in a relevant field

Application Process

·         All applications must be sent to ddscglobal01@dumisanizmoyo.org or ddscglobal01@gmail.com, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

·         Applications must include a statement of motivation of no more than 2,000 words, 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing

·         Applications must include a CV of not more than 3 pages with three traceable referees; 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing

·         Attach copies of certificates obtained (including MSCE and A-level results as applicable)

·         Three letters of reference/recommendation, preferably covering a mix of previous/current employment, academy and mentorship.

Application emails should be titled, "DDSC RESEARCHERS' NETWORK + [FIRST NAME OF APPLICANT] [LAST NAME OF APPLICANT]”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis (every three months), with the first recruitment expected in August 2023.

All enquiries must be sent to the same email: ddscglobal01@dumisanizmoyo.org or ddscglobal01@gmail.com 

14th July 2023