Post-doctoral Fellowship - Research Focus Area, Ancient Texts: Text, Context and Reception

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP ADVERTISEMENT: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Research Focus Area, Ancient Texts: Text, Context and Reception at the Faculty of Theology, North-West University, South Africa

Objectives of the Postdoctoral fellowship program

Ø Participate fully in the research program of the Focus Area.

Ø Collaborate with other researchers working in the team, thereby stimulating new and original ideas within the team.

Ø (Co)Supervise students working in the research field, in collaboration with a permanent NWU Staff member.

Duration of the fellowship

The fellowship is available for an initial period of 1 year. Renewal may be considered for up to 3 years, contingent upon available funding; satisfactory performance, as agreed with the fellowship mentor/ supervisor; and productive integration into the subprogramme.

Value of the fellowship

R320,000.00 / annum (non-taxable)

R50,000.00,/ annum will be made available for research related running costs.

R20,000.00 once-off relocation allowance

v A doctoral degree, obtained within 5 years before the appointment as a postdoctoral fellow, is mandatory.

A doctoral degree, obtained within 5 years before the appointment as a postdoctoral fellow, is mandatory.

v The maximum age is 45.

For all enquiries as well as the full NWU Guidelines for a Postdoctoral fellowship, please contact:

Dr Godwin Mushayabasa – ***email_hidden*** (Research Director)

Mrs Jennifer Kalanko - [email protected] (Administrative Assistant)

Closing date

04 December 2026

Commencement date

As soon as possible.