Description<\/p>\n
\tThe University of the Free State (UFS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Office of the Vice-Dean: Learning, Teaching, Innovation and Digitalisation in the Faculty of Law. Candidates interested in pursuing an academic or professional career in (research) Law, with special research interests in teaching, learning, innovation and digitalisation are encouraged to apply.
\n\tThe fellowship will enable an outstanding doctoral graduate to obtain experience in research and innovation at a higher education institution under the mentorship of established researchers.
\n\tThe fellowship is awarded on a competitive basis, considering the applicants’ academic achievements, publication outputs and research potential, as well as the relevance of prior experience and expertise. The fellowship is available for a period of one year, renewable for up to two years subject to satisfactory performance and available funding.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Duties and responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\t\u00a0 \u00a0 Conduct original, innovative and impactful research linked to the Vice-Dean’s portfolio.\u00a0
\n\t\u00a0 \u00a0 Generate high-quality, DHET-accredited outputs contributing to national and international debates on teaching, learning, and digitalisation in higher education. The renewal of the fellowship beyond the first year depends on satisfactory performance and the submission of an annual progress report.
\n\t\u00a0 \u00a0 Participate in research projects and seek funding for them.
\n\t\u00a0 \u00a0 Register and reside as postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS and participate in relevant activities of the School of Postgraduate Studies and the Directorate of Research.<\/p>\n
Eligibility criteria:<\/p>\n
\t\u00a0 \u00a0 Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University of the Free State.\u00a0
\n\t\u00a0 \u00a0 Graduated with an LLD or PhD degree in a relevant discipline within the last five years.
\n\t\u00a0 \u00a0 Successful applicants may not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship.
\n\t\u00a0 \u00a0 Successful applicants must be able to relocate to the UFS for the duration of the fellowship. This is a residential fellowship: the successful applicant is required to spend 80% of their\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0postdoctoral period at the UFS.<\/p>\n
Competencies<\/p>\n
\t\u00a0 \u00a0To apply, please email the following documentation by 30 November 2025 to Dr. Jacques Matthee at [email\u00a0protected]\u00a0
\n\t\u00a0 \u00a0 Motivation letter, including a 1\u20132-page outline of relevant expertise and experience.
\n\t\u00a0 \u00a0 Full CV including a list of research publications, conference papers and other scholarly output.
\n\t\u00a0 \u00a0 Full transcripts of academic record and copy of doctoral degree certificate.
\n\t\u00a0 \u00a0 Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants).
\n\t\u00a0 \u00a0 Contact details of two academic referees who have taught\/supervised the candidate.<\/p>\n
Value of the fellowship:<\/p>\n
\tR270 000 Annual Fellowship.
\n\tR30 000 Additional Research Expenses.
\n\tCommencement of fellowship:
\n\t01 February 2026
\n\tClosing date:
\n\t30 November 2025<\/p>\n
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