Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Social Work(Social Science and Humanities)

Recruiter:

University of Fort Hare

Job Ref:

EC000700/SS

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Location:

East london, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Applications are invited from qualified candidates with appropriate qualifications and experience for the position of postdoctoral research fellow (PDRF) in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, University of Fort Hare, East London Campus.

POSITION INFO:
Eligibility Criteria

A PhD in Social Work
Areas of research should include but not limited to child protection, vulnerable children, early childhood, social work education.
Show evidence of previous publications in these areas of research
Applicants must have completed their doctoral degree within the last five years.
Preference will be given to South African citizens.
Grounded in qualitative research methodology.
Ability to publish at least 2 units in DHET accredited journals.
Successful candidate will be required to relocate to University of Fort Hare, East London campus

The annual stipend for this position is R300,000, which will be paid in four equal instalments. The appointment is for a 12-month period and will be renewed subject to the production of 2 Units in DHET accredited journals.

APPLICATION:
Please email the following documents to cc
Motivation letter, including a 1-2-page outline of relevant expertise and experience

Full CV including a list of research publications, conference papers and other scholarly output
Full transcripts of academic record and copy of doctoral degree certificate
Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants)
Contact details of two academic referees who have taught/supervised the candidate

CLOSING DATE : 25 July 2025

COMMENCEMENT OF FELLOWSHIP
1 September 2025
FOR ENQUIRIES
Please contact: Dr Kim Schmidt at

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