Postdoc Fellow: Critical Higher Education on Hunger & Insecurity

MyPotch; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

NWU COMBER in Potchefstroom, South Africa, invites applications for two full-time postdoctoral research fellows in Critical Higher Education Studies, focusing on student food insecurity, hunger, and homelessness.

Fellows will conduct independent and collaborative research, publish regularly, pursue funding, and participate in seminars, conferences, and international collaboration. Start date planned for 1 October 2026 or mutually agreed date.

Qualifications

• PhD in Education completed within the last five years or soon-to-be degree holder.
• Evidence of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations or related scholarly outputs.
• A research profile aligned with Critical Higher Education Studies and related contemporary challenges.
• Applicants to provide motivation, research plan, CV and supporting documents per NWU instructions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality independent and collaborative research in Critical Higher Education Studies.
• Publish regularly in accredited journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
• Develop competitive research grant proposals and participate in seminars and workshops.
• Contribute to collaboration and the university's international research profile.

Skills

Research design & methods

Academic writing

Collaboration & teamwork

Education

PhD in Education

Job description

NWU COMBER in Potchefstroom, South Africa, invites applications for two full-time postdoctoral research fellows in Critical Higher Education Studies, focusing on student food insecurity, hunger, and homelessness.

Fellows will conduct independent and collaborative research, publish regularly, pursue funding, and participate in seminars, conferences, and international collaboration. Start date planned for 1 October 2026 or mutually agreed date.