| Government Entity | North West University |
|---|---|
| Location | North West, Potchefstroom |
| Reference Number | nwu_004342 |
| Salary | The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines. |
| Centre / Location | Potchefstroom |
| Closing Date | July 15, 2026 |
| Source and Application | nwu.ci.hr |
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Contract: Permanent
Join the Faculty of Law, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, as a Full-Time Postdoctoral Fellow, working under the Supervision of Prof. Klaus D. Beiter
Requirements
International Human Rights Law, with focus on Right to Education and/or Right to Science and/or Academic Freedom, within this frame possibly with an emphasis on North-South debates, multilateral frameworks, international organisations, extraterritorial obligations, development issues Commencement date: 1 September 2026 (or as agreed) NRF Fellowship Amount: R488 280 p.a. (four hundred eighty-eight thousand two hundred eighty rands per annum) Duration: 5 years (based on satisfactory research outputs, notably four (co-)published papers per annum) E-mail: [email protected] Deadline: 15 July 2026 Enquiries: Prof. Klaus D. Beiter ([email protected]) Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Duties
Niche Field: International Human Rights Law, with focus on Right to Education and/or Right to Science and/or Academic Freedom, within this frame possibly with an emphasis on North-South debates, multilateral frameworks, international organisations, extraterritorial obligations, development issuesHow to apply: * Submit a detailed CV; * 2 reference letters; * copy of doctoral degree; * copy of doctoral thesis; * copies of one or two publications or link to these publications; * copy of the applicant’s Identity Document or passport photo page; * non-South African fellows, copy of visa (if available at the time of application); * copy of advertisement
Source / Circular Reference
nwu.ci.hr