Postdoctoral Fellowship for Education and Human Rights in Diversity (Edu-HRight) Research Unit
Listing reference: nwu_004870
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 23 November 2026
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP VACANCY 2027
for research in the Education and Human Rights in Diversity (Edu-HRight) Research Unit
North-West University, South Africa.
Suitable candidates are invited to apply for the position of a postdoctoral fellow at the Education and Human Rights in Diversity (Edu-HRight) Research Unit within the Faculty of Education at the North-West University (NWU), South Africa.
Job description
This postdoctoral fellowship is funded by the North-West University and is a one-year position, but the contract can be extended for up to three years, subject to satisfactory performance during the previous year. The Research Unit will host the appointed fellow, who will be expected to reside in Potchefstroom, Mafikeng or Vanderbijlpark (depending on the location of the mentor/host academic) for the duration of the contract. Information on Edu-HRight is available at http://education.nwu.ac.za/edu-hright and for even more information on the North-West University, please visit http://www.nwu.ac.za/
Vision and Mission
The vision of Education and Human Rights in Diversity (Edu-HRight) is to strive to be an internationally recognised leader in socially relevant social justice and human rights-related research, as well as education for South Africa and in Africa.
Our mission is creating and sustaining a research and education environment that is grounded in values of social justice and human rights in diversity.
Our mission is creating and sustaining a research and education environment that is grounded in values of social justice and human rights in diversity.
Minimum requirements
APPLICATION
To apply for this contract engagement, please provide via email the following documentation:
To apply for this contract engagement, please provide via email the following documentation:
Edu-HRight: Postdoctoral Fellowship
a) a motivation letter for the research you are interested in pursuing in the research entity (Indicate your research focus/interest);
b) a detailed CV including your journal articles/relevant publication record;
c) the names and contact details of three contactable referees; and
d) a copy of your PhD qualification
e) A certified copy of ID or Passport
Kindly submit the above listed documents to Mr AA Makousa (Administrative Assistant - Edu-HRight Research Unit): Edu-HRight@nwu.ac.za
As part of your motivation letter, you may nominate a potential mentor from the membership of the Research Unit (Education and Human Rights in Diversity) – see http://education.nwu.ac.za/edu-hright.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Monday 23 November 2026 @ 10:00
DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: Will be discussed with the successful candidate
It is expected from the successful applicant to occupy the position as soon as possible after appointment. The contract will be valid from the 1st of the arrival month agreed upon.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Prof AJ Botha
Director: Edu-HRight Research Unit
Faculty of Education
North-West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa
Phone number: 27 (0) 18 285 2265