Postdoctoral Fellow in the SARChI for Law

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 320 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university in Potchefstroom seeks a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow for the SARChI Chair in Cities, Law and Environmental Sustainability. Candidates should have an LLD/PhD in a related field and a strong publishing record. The fellowship offers R320,000 per year, renewable based on performance. Applications must be submitted online; incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Qualifications

• Completed LLD/PhD degree in a related field within the last five years.
• Aged under 42 years.
• Minimum of two published articles in accredited journals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research related to the chair's focus areas.
• Publish findings in reputable journals.
• Collaborate with faculty and contribute to projects.

Skills

Publishing in accredited journals

Knowledge in Environmental Law

Understanding of Local Government Law

Research skills

Education

LLD/PhD in Environmental Law

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

About Our Company

NWU

Introduction

Join us as a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow at the SARChI Chair: Cities, Law and Environmental Sustainability, housed in the Faculty of Law, North-West University, Potchefstroom.

Job Description

Niche field: Local Government Law, Environmental Law, Constitutional Law.

How to apply: Submit a detailed CV, two reference letters, a copy of your LLD/PhD certificate, and copies or a link to your publications.

Minimum Requirements

• An LLD/PhD degree in Environmental Law / Local Government Law / Constitutional Law; or any other field related to the cities and sustainability interface, such as Urban Planning, Political Science, and Public Administration.
• The doctoral degree must have been completed within the last five years; and a prospective applicant must be younger than 42 years of age.
• Good publishing track record with a minimum of two articles in accredited journals, book chapters, or conference proceedings. The topic of the publications must be related to the work of the chair (cities / local government / municipalities).
• Prospective applicants who have already held a postdoctoral fellowship in the past must have published a minimum of two articles per year.

Commencement and Fellowship Details

Commencement date: January 2026.

Fellowship amount: R320 000.00 per annum.

Where: Potchefstroom campus of the NWU.

Duration: One year (renewable up to three years on satisfactory progress).

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.