The DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Human Development (CoE-HUMAN) at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral fellowship. The programme aims to develop postdoctoral researchers to senior researcher level over two years and involves mentoring, academic writing, project planning/implementation, data analysis and career strategy formulation.
At a glance
- Host: University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) – DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Human Development (CoE-HUMAN)
- Position type: Full-time postdoctoral fellowship (Johannesburg, in person)
- Fields: Social sciences, epidemiology and health sciences
- Duration: 2 years
- Tax: The fellowship is stated as tax-free for the total of 2 years
- Submission deadline: 5 April 2025
About the sponsor
The DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Human Development (CoE-HUMAN) is a research centre hosted at Wits. The centre describes human development as a multi- and interdisciplinary area spanning social, psychological and biological disciplines and practice.
What it covers
The listing describes this as a tax-free postdoctoral fellowship for a total of two years. The page does not publish a detailed itemised breakdown of covered costs—confirm any funding details during the application/selection process.
Eligibility
- South African nationality candidates are eligible.
- Interest/fit in social sciences, epidemiology and/or health sciences.
- Quantitative and/or qualitative methods experience is advantageous, and strong statistical experience is an advantage.
- Track record of publication is an advantage.
- Johannesburg-based, in person.
- Must have graduated with a doctoral degree within five (5) years of nomination.
- May not hold full-time salaried employment during the tenure of the fellowship.
Documents to prepare
- Copy of your South African ID book.
- Copies of your qualifications and academic transcript (including your PhD certificate).
- Cover letter detailing why you wish to join the programme.
Closing date
5 April 2025 (submission deadline as stated on the official listing).
Programme mentors
The listing states that successful candidates will work closely with Professor Shane Norris and Dr Khuthala Mabetha as programme mentors.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting without all required documents (ID, qualifications/transcript including PhD certificate, and cover letter).
- Ignoring the required email subject line.
- Applying if you don’t meet the doctoral graduation window (within five years) or if you hold full-time salaried employment.
- Submitting after the deadline.
How to apply
Email your documents to coe.human@wits.ac.za and copy khuthala.mabetha@wits.ac.za, using the subject heading: “CoE-Human: Application postdoctoral fellowship”.