POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP (The Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society)
Listing reference: nwu_001552
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 25 March 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Value of the fellowship: R249,600.00/ annum (non-taxable) R20,000.00/ annum will be made available for research related running costs R20,000.00 once-off relocation allowance
Introduction
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP ADVERTISEMENT: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society
Faculty of Theology, North-West University, South Africa
Job description
A Postdoctoral fellowship is available at The Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society within the following subprogramme: Ecclesiological Perspectives_Moral Development of the Society. The postdoctoral fellow will be mentored by Prof Nico Vorster.
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.
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Objectives of the Postdoctoral fellowship program:
Ø Participate fully in the research program of the subprogramme within our research unit.
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, in collaboration with an experienced Supervisor.
Minimum requirements
Eligibility:
v A doctoral degree, obtained within 5 years before the appointment as a postdoctoral fellow, 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 an initial period of 1 year. Renewal may be considered for up to 3 years contingent upon available funding; 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)
R20,000.00/ 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:
25 March 2023
Commencement date:
As soon as possible.
