Postdoctoral Fellow
Listing reference: nwu_001471
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 17 March 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
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
CALL FOR A FULL-TIME POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW
IN THE FACULTY OF LAW, NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS): 2023-2028
Join Prof. Dr. Louis J. Kotzé, at the Faculty of Law, Potchefstroom Campus, North-West University, South Africa, for an exciting research project specifically tailored to advance knowledge in the domain of earth system law. Louis Kotzé is recognised internationally for his leading work on law and the Anthropocene, and more specifically, on earth system law. See his profile at:
https://law.nwu.ac.za/faculty-law-environmental-change/louis-kotze
The Faculty of Law offers quality education and focused research with a strong emphasis on community engagement. This focus aligns with the unitary North-West University’s commitment to function as a globally competitive institution of superior academic excellence involved in cutting-edge research and one which is committed to social justice.
Job description
The fellowship is a new initiative of the North-West University and aims to appoint a post-doctoral fellow to collaborate with South African National Research Foundation B-rated researchers to co-publish peer-reviewed contributions in their key research and innovation areas and to enhance the academic stature of both the fellow and the supervisor.
We warmly invite emerging researchers with an excellent track record who have recently completed a doctoral degree (in law or other relevant social science domains), and who are keen to pursue collaborative research with Prof. Kotzé and members of his extensive international network. The research focus is on aspects of earth system law; the newly proposed legal paradigm for the Anthropocene.
Details on this emerging concept can be found here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/earth-system-governance/special-issue/10ZQL018KHP
Although other collaborative opportunities and deliverables are possible, the emphasis will be on the following key outputs:
1. Produce at least four (4) peer-reviewed co-authored publications per year.
2. Co-supervise at least one master’s and one doctorate student per year.
3. Participate in grant writing and submit at least one grant proposal per year.
4. Participate in administration, report writing, workshop organisation and facilitation of other research activities as delegated.
More information on NWU postdoctoral fellowships is available at http://services.nwu.ac.za/research-support/post-docs.
Minimum requirements
The following documents must be submitted as one (1) PDF document.
1. Proof of doctoral qualification. Your doctoral degree should not be older than five (5) years from the date of submission of the fellowship application.
2. Copy of your curriculum vitae (CV), including a list of publications.
3. A brief 1000-word description of your tentative research project within the area of earth system law, including a working title, research question(s), objectives, and deliverables over a period of 12 months.
4. A copy of your identity document or passport (photo page). Honouring the purpose of a postdoctoral fellowship programme (to develop and prepare for an academic career), fellows will typically be younger than 45 years.
5. Two reference letters.
6. If you are currently involved with another institution, it is advisable to include a letter confirming that you will be released from responsibilities during the fellowship to be available for a full-time fellowship at NWU.
7. Examples of what you consider your best publications to date. If this is a book, kindly only send the link to the website of the publisher.
The fellowship will initially be for one (1) year and can be renewed annually for up to five (5) years, subject to satisfactory research outputs. The maximum stipend is currently R438 000 per year. It is subject to satisfactory outputs and will be re-evaluated annually. It might increase slightly in 2023, depending on available funding. The cost of relocation to Potchefstroom is included in the stipend.
The application deadline is Wednesday 15 March 2023 at 17.00. Please submit your completed application to louis.kotze@nwu.ac.za with a copy to rieette.venter@nwu.ac.za.
The applications will be evaluated as soon as possible after the submission date. If shortlisted, you will be contacted for an interview. If successful, the fellowship will commence as soon as possible. For further information or queries, please contact louis.kotze@nwu.ac.za. We look forward to receiving your application.