University Of Pretoria Future Africa Chair in Global Equity in Africa for Post Doc Candidate 2023

University Of Pretoria Future Africa Chair in Global Equity in Africa for Post Doc Candidate 2023

The Future Africa Chair in Global Equity in Africa has as its overall objective pursue multi-perspective strategies for global prosperity and to promote Africa, not only a major beneficiary of equity, but also contributor to global equity. The Chair thus seeks to identify (i) challenges preventing progress on the continent and (ii) innovative pathways for overcoming identified challenges.

This broad objective will be pursued by conducting transdisciplinary research in three interrelated research focus areas:

  1. (a)  Solidarity
  2. (b)  Governance
  3. (c)  Freedom from Violence

The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to this objective and assisting the Chair in the fulfilment of the objective.

In particular, the successful candidates will have, inter alia, the following responsibilities include:

  • Conducting research in the identified research focus areas;
  • Coordinating research activities of the Chair;
  • Assisting with the administration of the Chair’s functions; and
  • Contributing to capacity building and collaboration between the Chair andrelevant stakeholders.

About University of Pretoria

The University of Pretoria (UP) was established in 1908 with just four professors and 32 students, in a little house called Kya Rosa. Today, it is one of the largest research universities in South Africa. UP has transformed into a dynamic university community of staff and students who come from a range of diverse backgrounds and cultures showcasing South African and global societies. The University was born from a vision to create a space for quality education and for new ideas to flourish. Over the course of its existence, and through different phases of political power and social change, UP ... read more

SchoolGist.Ng - Latest School News in one place.

Future Africa Chair in Global Equity in Africa

Application Deadline30 Apr 2023
Country to studySouth Africa
School to studyUniversity of Pretoria
TypePostgraduate
SponsorUniversity of Pretoria
GenderMen and Women

Requirements for Future Africa Chair in Global Equity in Africa Qualification

The minimum requirements for the position are:

  • A PhD degree in Human Sciences (law, economics, politics and philosophy) or a related field at the commencement of 2023;
  • Preference will be given to equity candidates.

Application Deadline

April 30, 2023

How to Apply

Applications must include a comprehensive CV, certified copies of educational qualifications and a motivation letter. The motivation should be no more than 2000 words and should, at a minimum, describing the main contribution that the candidate would make to the work of the Chair.

Applications must be directed to [email protected] by 30 April 2023 for attention

For more details, visit University Of Pretoria website.


You Might Also Like