POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

Listing reference: nwu_004380
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 30 June 2026
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS) FACULTY HUMANITIES RESEARCH AND INNOVATION VACANCY: POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
Job description

The School/Research entity of Population and Health in the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University, Mahikeng Campus, is inviting applications from outstanding early career researchers for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (PDRF) in the field of Population Studies/Demography.

To be shortlisted, applicants must have a relevant research track record as well as demonstrate the potential to contribute significantly to the research entity’s research outputs.

Minimum requirements

  • A PhD degree (obtained in the last five years) in Population Studies/Demography.
  • The applicant must be below 45 years or younger.

Interested applicants need to submit the listed documents via email to Dr Karabo Mhele (Karabo.mhele@nwu.ac.za ) by 30 June 2026.

  1. Curriculum Vitae.
  2. Certified copy of Doctoral Degree certificate.
  3. Certified copy of ID.
  4. A motivation on how the applicant can contribute to the research project outlined above.

Incomplete applications 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.

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