University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa: Postdoctoral Research Fellows

The International Studies Group (ISG) at the University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, has vacancies for postdoctoral Research Fellows starting in September 2025, with an annual tax-free stipend of ZAR 275,000. The positions are full-time for one year, with the possibility of extension for a further two years contingent on satisfactory progress. The ISG, headed by Professor Ian Phimister, is a research-intensive department, made up of post-doctoral Fellows and PhD students. Although the group particularly specialises in Central and Southern African history, applications are encouraged from candidates with any specialisation in African and/or global and imperial history.

Criteria Essential:
A PhD of not more than two years standing at the time of appointment
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills
A project to produce original research outputs

Desirable:
Previous experience of supervising student dissertations
Experience of departmental administration
Proven track record of attracting external research funding

Application Process
Applicants are asked to send a CV, along with a covering letter outlining their suitability for the position and their proposed research and publication plans. These should be emailed as one document to Ms Tari Gwena at gwenat@ufs.ac.za by 12pm on 15 April 2025. In addition, applicants should arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to the above address. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 13 May. If you have not been contacted by this date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.