Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
2 weeks ago
Job title: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (1-year contract, renewable up to 2 years) Location: Free State, Bloemfontein Deadline: December 17, 2025 Description The University of the Free State (UFS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Office of the Vice‑Dean: Learning, Teaching, Innovation and Digitalisation in the Faculty of Law. Candidates interested in pursuing an academic or professional career in (research) Law, with special research interests in teaching, learning, innovation and digitalisation are encouraged to apply. The fellowship will enable an outstanding doctoral graduate to obtain experience in research and innovation at a higher education institution under the mentorship of established researchers. The fellowship is awarded on a competitive basis, considering the applicants' academic achievements, publication outputs and research potential, as well as the relevance of prior experience and expertise. The fellowship is available for a period of one year, renewable for up to two years subject to satisfactory performance and available funding. Duties and responsibilities Conduct original, innovative and impactful research linked to the Vice‑Dean's portfolio. Generate high‑quality, DHET‑accredited outputs contributing to national and international debates on teaching, learning, and digitalisation in higher education. Renewal beyond the first year depends on satisfactory performance and the submission of an annual progress report. Participate in research projects and seek funding for them. Register and reside as a postdoctoral research fellow at UFS and participate in relevant activities of the School of Postgraduate Studies and the Directorate of Research. Eligibility criteria Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full‑time research at UFS. Graduated with an LLD or PhD degree in a relevant discipline within the last five years. Successful applicants must not hold full‑time salaried employment during the fellowship. Successful applicants must be able to relocate to the UFS for the duration of the fellowship. This is a residential fellowship: the applicant must spend 80% of the postdoctoral period at UFS. Competencies Application documents Motivation letter, including a 1–2‑page outline of relevant expertise and experience. Full CV including a list of research publications, conference papers and other scholarly output. Full transcripts of academic record and copy of doctoral degree certificate. Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants). Contact details of two academic referees who have taught or supervised the candidate. Value of the fellowship R270 000 annual fellowship. R30 000 additional research expenses. Commencement 01 February 2026 Closing date 30 November 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
1 day ago
Bloemfontein, South Africa University of the Free State Full timeJob Title - Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (1-year contract, renewable up to 3 years) - Organizational Unit - University of the Free State -> Faculty of Law -> Office of the Dean: Faculty of Law - Contract Type - Occupational Level - Junior Management - Location - Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) - Closing Date - 10/3/2025 - Description...
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
1 week ago
Bloemfontein, South Africa University of the Free State Full timeJob Title- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (1-year contract, renewable up to 3 years) Job ID: 5880- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Faculty of Law -> Office of the Dean: Faculty of Law- Contract Type- Contract- Occupational Level- Semi-Skilled- Location- Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) - Closing Date- 1/10/2024-...
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2025
1 week ago
Bloemfontein, South Africa University of the Free State Full timeJob Title- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2025 (One Year contract, renewable up to 3 years) Job ID: 5918- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Faculty of Education -> School of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology Education- Contract Type- Contract- Occupational Level- Junior Management- Location- Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein,...
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2024
2 weeks ago
Bloemfontein, South Africa University of the Free State Full timeJob Title- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2024 (in ethnopharmacology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences and molecular pharmacology) (5 positions) (Job ID: 5871)- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Faculty of Health Sciences -> School of Clinical Medicine -> Department Pharmacology- Contract Type- Contract- Occupational Level- Junior...
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2025
1 week ago
Bloemfontein, South Africa University of the Free State Full timeJob Title - Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2025 (Job ID: 6234) - Organizational Unit - University of the Free State -> Faculty of Health Sciences -> School of Pathology - Contract Type - Contract - Occupational Level - Temporary - Location - Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) - Closing Date - 15/9/2025 - Description The fellowship will...
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
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Bloemfontein, South Africa University of the Free State Full timeJob Title- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (1-year contract, renewable up to 2 years) (Job ID: 5844)- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities -> Department Linguistics and Language Practice- Contract Type- Contract- Occupational Level- Temporary- Location- Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) - Closing Date-...
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
3 days ago
Bloemfontein, South Africa University of the Free State Full timeJob Title- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (1-year contract, renewable up to 5 years) (Job ID: 5931)- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences -> Department Plant Sciences- Contract Type- Contract- Occupational Level- Temporary- Location- Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) - Closing...
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
5 days ago
Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) UFS Full time R250 000 - R400 000 per yearDescription The University of the Free State (UFS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Office of the Vice-Dean: Learning, Teaching, Innovation and Digitalisation in the Faculty of Law. Candidates interested in pursuing an academic or professional career in (research) Law, with special research...
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Bloemfontein, South Africa UFS Full timeA prominent university in Free State invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Mathematical Statistics and Actuarial Science. Candidates with a PhD in a relevant field are encouraged to apply for research in Bayesian modelling. The fellowship offers R 270,000 annually and requires applicants to conduct innovative research and...
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Residential Law Postdoc: Teaching, Learning
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Bloemfontein, South Africa University of the Free State Full timeA higher education institution is offering a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Bloemfontein, South Africa. The position allows candidates to conduct impactful research in the field of Law, with a focus on teaching, learning, innovation, and digitalization. Applicants must hold an LLD or PhD and be willing to commit to the research for a minimum of one...
