SUMMARY:
Postdoctoral position in UNESCO ‘Oliver Tambo’ Chair of Human Rights, Faculty of Law (2 Posts)
A fulltime postdoctoral position is available in the UNESCO ‘Oliver Tambo’ Chair of Human Rights, Faculty of Law at the University of Fort Hare.
Commencement date: ASAP
Location: Alice or East London Campus
Duration: 1 year (renewable on satisfactory progress)
POSITION INFO:
Award criteria:
- Applicants should have an LLD/PhD in related area.
- Applicants should have completed their doctoral degree within the last five years.
- Preference will be given to South African Citizens or holder of a SA Permanent Residence, women and previously disadvantaged groups.
- Excellent academic record with evidence of the ability to publish research results.
The successful candidate will be required to:- Conduct innovative research on Human Rights Law, Public International Law, SADC community Law, harmonisation of laws, regional integration, community law, African Union Law.
- Publish a minimum of 2 peer-reviewed research articles per annum in DHET accredited journals.
- Present research at local conferences.
Value of the fellowship:How to apply: Candidates who meet the criteria are invited to forward an application with a two-page proposal of the envisaged postdoctoral research with a focus on any of the identified areas, updated CV, certified copies of their academic and/or professional certificates, copy of ID documents and the names and contact details of two academic referees.
Email: Postdocs
and copy Ms. Babalwa Solani
BS Deadline: 27 June 2025.
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received feedback within 3 weeks of the closing date.
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