Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Public& Constitutional Law (Fixed Term Contract)

Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Public& Constitutional Law Start Date: 2026-08-17 - 2026-09-03 Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract EC000815 Sectors: Academic Location: Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Salary: Brief: DEPARTMENT OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS (On behalf of the Department of Public and Constitutional Law) Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship 2026–2028 (24-month period)" Postdoctoral position in Public and Constitutional Law, Faculty of Law (1 Post) A fulltime postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Public and Constitutional Law, Faculty of Law at the University of Fort Hare. Commencement date: ASAP Location: East London Campus Duration: 24 months (renewable on satisfactory progress) Detail: Requirements: The successful candidate will preferably have a doctorate (LLD/PhD/SJD), completed in the last five years, in any of the following areas Public International Law, International Human Rights Law, International Child Rights, Law and Society, International Space Law and related fields at a higher education institution in South Africa or abroad. If not yet in possession of a doctoral degree, they need to submit a written statement from the Registrar (or equivalent) at the issuing University confirming that they satisfactorily fulfilled the University's requirements for a doctoral degree at the time of application for a postdoctoral research fellowship. Details of the qualification and expected date of graduation should be included in the statement. The successful candidate may not be employed in any other institution/company during their postdoctoral fellowship. The successful candidate may be of any age, gender or nationality (subject only to the visa regulations of the Department of Home Affairs in case of non-nationals). Preference will however be given to South African Citizens and Permanent Residents, women and previously disadvantaged groups. Excellent academic record with evidence of the ability to publish research in accredited and recognised journals. Conditions : By the end of their first year, the PDRF is expected to have submitted/published papers amounting to 2 units for review on the topic of their postdoctoral research which meets the following minimum requirements PDRF extending into their second and subsequent years are expected to have published (or have in-press) 2 units. All papers must be on the topic/themes of the postdoctoral research and details of the papers must be submitted by the host to the PGS office by the end of each renewal year. Project requirements: The successful candidate will be required to: Conduct innovative research on Human Rights Law, Public International Law, International Child Rights, Law and Society, International Space Law. Publish/submit a minimum of 2 units peer-reviewed research articles per annum in DHET accredited/recognised or reputable journals. Present research at local and international conferences. Value of the fellowship: R300 000 per annum 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/Passport documents (for non-nationals) and the names and contact details of two academic referees. Application details: Please email the following documents to Mr. Mandilakhe Qelesile ( [email protected] ) and copy Ms. Babalwa Solani ( [email protected] / [email protected] ) and Dr N Ndlovu [email protected] On the subject line write Public and Constitutional Law . For queries: Please contact Dr N Ndlovu [email protected] for information related to the postdoctoral fellowship. NOTE: Applications will be treated in order of arrival and with the highest degree of confidentiality. Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. The University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing, preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile. The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment. Closing date: 03 September 2026. show more... Apply