Postdoctoral Fellowship in The Unit for Reformational Theology.
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A Postdoctoral fellowship is available at The Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society within the following subprogramme: Missiological Perspectives. Dr Christopher Magezi, at NWU Mahikeng Campus, will be mentoring the postdoctoral fellow.
The Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society (URT) strives to make a theological-scientific contribution to important debates in South Africa.
Follow the link to our webpage:
https://theology.nwu.ac.za/unit-reformational-theology-and-development-sa-society
Objectives of the Postdoctoral fellowship program:
Ø Participate fully in the research program of the subprogramme Missiology within the research unit URT.
Ø Collaborate with other researchers working in the team, thereby stimulating new and original ideas within the team.
Ø (Co)Supervise students working in the research field of missiology in collaboration with an experienced Supervisor.
Minimum requirements
v A doctoral degree, obtained within 5 years before appointment as a postdoctoral fellow within the NWU, is mandatory.
v The candidate must have the intention to pursue a full-time academic career at a university.
v The maximum age is 45.
Duration of the fellowship:
The fellowship is available for 1 year, renewable up to 3 years - contingent upon available funding; and satisfactory performance, as agreed with the fellowship mentor/ supervisor; and productive integration into the subprogramme.
Value of the fellowship:
R249,600.00/ annum (non-taxable)
R40,000.00/ annum will be made available for research-related running costs
R20,000.00 once-off relocation allowance
For all enquiries, application forms, as well as the full NWU Guidelines for a Postdoctoral fellowship, please contact:
Elmien Scott - elmien.scott@nwu.ac.za
Closing date:
3 October 2025
Commencement date:
As soon as possible.
Kindly note: applications may only be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
