Postdoctoral in UNESCO Oliver Tambo Chair of Human Rights: Law

6 days ago

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa University Of Fort Hare Full time R150 000 - R200 000 per year

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape

Postdoctoral position in UNESCO 'Oliver Tambo' Chair of Human Rights, Faculty of Law (1 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)

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:

  • R 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 documents and the names and contact details of two academic referees.

Email: Postdocs at and copy Ms. Babalwa Solani

Deadline: 21st of November 2025. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received feedback within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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