Postdoctoral Fellowship – UNESCO Chair in Teacher Education for Diversity & Development

About

The UNESCO Chair invites expressions of interest from outstanding early-career researchers for full-time, two-year postdoctoral fellowships in specified higher-education focus areas. The fellowships are based in Johannesburg and funded at R340,000 per annum for a fixed, consecutive two-year period. Salary: R340,000 per annum. Terms of service: Fixed, consecutive two-year period. Duty station: Johannesburg.

How to apply

Complete the application form: https://redcap.link/UNESCOWits_postdoc_2026

Responsibilities

• Conduct original, high-quality research aligned with the specified project themes.
• Publish in leading international journals and conferences.
• Contribute to postgraduate supervision and the research culture of the institution.
• Engage with transdisciplinary teams addressing higher education futures in the Global South.

Qualifications

• PhD awarded within the past five (5) years.
• May not hold a current academic position.
• Previous post-doc positions are allowed.
• May not hold any salaried employment during the fellowship.