PostDoctoral Fellowship In The Unity Of Reinformational Theology at North West University

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:  Missiological Perspectives.  Dr Christopher Magezi, at NWU Mahikeng Campus, will be mentoring the postdoctoral fellow. 
• 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. 

Objectives of the Postdoctoral fellowship program:

• Participate fully in the research program of the subprogramme Missiology within the research unit URT.
• Collaborate with other researchers working in the team, thereby stimulating new and original ideas within the team.
• (Co)Supervise students working in the research field of missiology in collaboration with an experienced Supervisor.

Minimum requirements

• A doctoral degree, obtained within 5 years before appointment as a postdoctoral fellow within the NWU, is mandatory.
• The candidate must have the intention to pursue a full-time academic career at a university.
• The maximum age is 45.

Duration of the fellowship:

• The fellowship is available for 1 year, renewable up to 3 years – contingent upon available funding; and 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)
• R40,000.00/ annum will be made available for research-related running costs
• R20,000.00 once-off relocation allowance

Closing date:

• 3 October 2025