Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Politics and Philosophy

Recruiter:

University of Fort Hare

Job Ref:

EC000693/SS

Date posted:

Monday, May 26, 2025

Location:

Eastern Cape , South Africa

SUMMARY:
RE-ADVERTISEMENT
The Department of Politics and Philosophy at the University of Fort Hare’s Alice campus seeks to appoint a self-driven Postdoctoral research fellow with a strong background in research on peace and conflict studies in sub-Saharan Africa.

POSITION INFO:

Eligibility criteria and conditions are:

Doctoral degree not older than 5 years in Political Science, International Relations, or any related discipline.
Preference will be given to South African Citizens, women in particular, and holders of a South African Permanent Residence permit.
The appointment is for a period of 12 months and may be renewed subject to the production of at least two journal articles in DHET-accredited journals.
The annual stipend is R300,000 non-taxable and payable in four equal
Demonstrable ability to contribute to building the research profile of the
Willingness to relocate to the Alice campus of the University of Fort Hare

Areas of specialization:

Identity, citizenship, and conflicts in Africa
Nation-state building and regional integration in Africa
The politics of indigenization in South African politics

To apply for the above fellowship, submit the following documents to . and copy Ms. Babalwa Solani

A letter of motivation
At least two drafts / proposals on any of the focus areas indicated
Updated CV with three contactable referees
Certified copies of academic / professional certificates (including SAQA certificates for foreign qualifications)

Closing Dated : 13 June 2025
For Enquiries please contact: Associate Professor Valery Ferim at
Commencement date: As soon as possible
N.B.: This is a re-advertisement, so candidates who have applied before need not reapply.
This fellowship cannot be done remotely.

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