UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE

 

 

 

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP: BUSINESS INNOVATIONS& ENTREPRENEURSHIP

2026-06-11 - 2026-06-26

Fixed Term Contract

EC000796

Academic

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape

DEPARTMENT OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

(On behalf of the Department of Business Innovations and Entrepreneurship)

 

Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship 2026–2028 (24-month period)

 

Description: The Department of Business Innovations and Entrepreneurship in the Faculty of Management and Commerce at the University of Fort Hare seeks to recruit 1 Post-Doctoral fellow for the year 2026. This position will support the ongoing research activities in the Department of Business Management with a special focus on women and youth entrepreneurship.

 

Requirements:

  • The successful candidate will preferably have a doctorate, completed in the last five years, in Business Management, Entrepreneurship or a related field at a higher education institution in South Africa or abroad.
  • If not yet in possession of a doctoral degree, they need to submit a written statement from the Registrar (or equivalent) at the issuing University confirming that they satisfactorily fulfilled the University’s requirements for a doctoral degree at the time of application for a postdoctoral research fellowship. Details of the qualification and expected date of graduation should be included in the statement.
  • The successful candidate may not be in the employment of UFH (including Time on Task) at the time of taking the postdoctoral fellowship.
  • The successful candidate may not be employed in any other institution/company during their postdoctoral fellowship.
  • The successful candidate may be of any age, gender or nationality (subject only to the visa regulations of the Department of Home Affairs)
  • Preference will be given to South African females.

 

Conditions:

  • By the end of their first year, the PDRF is expected to have submitted papers amounting to 2 units for review on the topic of their postdoctoral research which meets the following minimum requirements
  • PDRF extending into their second and subsequent years are expected to have published (or have in-press) 2 units. All papers must be on the topic of the postdoctoral research and details of the papers must be submitted by the host to the PGS office by the end of each renewal year.

Duration: The fellowship is valid for 24 months from the month of arrival and may be extended with evidence of good progress.


Application details: Full CV (including publications), motivation letter (2-3 pages long), and proof of completion of doctorate. On the subject line write Business Management2, applications to be sent to Mr. Mandilakhe Qelesile at MQelesile@ufh.ac.za and copy Ms. Babalwa Solani at BSolani@ufh.ac.za /postdocs@ufh.ac.za

 

For enquiries: Please contact Assoc. Prof. Tendai Chimucheka, E-mail: tchimucheka@ufh.ac.za    

 


NOTE:

  • Applications will be treated in order of arrival and with the highest degree of confidentiality.
  • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
  • The University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing, preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.
  • The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment. 

 

Closing date: 26 June 2026

 

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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP: APPLIED MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION& ETHICAL LEADERSHIP

2026-06-11 - 2026-06-26

Fixed Term Contract

EC000797

Academic

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape

DEPARTMENT OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

(On behalf of the Department of Applied Management, Administration and Ethical Leadership)

Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship 2026–2028 (24-month period)"


Description: The Department of Applied Management, Administration and Ethical Leadership wish to appoint one Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) to focus on Workplace Well-being Practices of SMMEs in the Eastern Cape: Family vs Non-family Business Strategies.  The study incorporates a combination of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods using various small to medium-sized businesses in the Eastern Cape area. The candidate must be based in the East London precinct area

 

Requirements:

  • The successful candidate will preferably have a doctorate, completed in the last five years, in Business Management at a higher education institution in South Africa or abroad.
  • If not yet in possession of a doctoral degree, they need to submit a written statement from the Registrar (or equivalent) at the issuing University confirming that they satisfactorily fulfilled the University’s requirements for a doctoral degree at the time of application for a postdoctoral research fellowship. Details of the qualification and expected date of graduation should be included in the statement.
  • The successful candidate may not be in the employment of UFH (including Time on Task) at the time of taking the postdoctoral fellowship.
  • The successful candidate may not be employed in any other institution/company during their postdoctoral fellowship.
  • The successful candidate may be of any age, gender or nationality (subject only to the visa regulations of the Department of Home Affairs)
  • Preference will be given to South African females.

 

Conditions:

  • By the end of their first year, the PDRF is expected to have submitted papers amounting to 2 units for review on the topic of their postdoctoral research which meets the following minimum requirements
  • PDRF extending into their second and subsequent years are expected to have published (or have in-press) 2 units. All papers must be on the topic of the postdoctoral research and details of the papers must be submitted by the host to the PGS office by the end of each renewal year.

 

Project requirements:

  • Conduct innovative research and produce scholarly output on the well-being practices implemented by family-owned and non-family owned SMMEs in the Eastern Cape
  • Demonstrate relevant experience, understanding, and knowledge of quantitative and qualitative approaches.
  • Fieldwork experience
  • Strong academic writing abilities
  • Competence in data analysis (SPSS and Thematic)

 

Application details: Please email the following documents to Mr. Mandilakhe Qelesile (MQelesile@ufh.ac.za) and copy Ms. Babalwa Solani (BSolani@ufh.ac.za / postdoc@ufh.ac.za)

  • Motivation letter should include a 1 – 2-page outline of relevant expertise and experience.
  • Full CV including a list of research publications.
  • Full transcript of recent academic records and a copy of the doctoral degree certificate and any other relevant certificates.
  • Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants).
  • Contact details of two academic referees who have taught/supervised/mentored the candidate.
  • On the subject line write Business Management.

 

Closing date: 26 June 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP: APPLIED MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION& ETHICAL LEADERSHIP (PUBLIC AFFAIRS & GOVERNANCE)

2026-06-11 - 2026-06-26

Fixed Term Contract

EC000798

Academic

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape

DEPARTMENT OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

(On behalf of the Department of Applied Management, Administration and Ethical Leadership)

Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship 2026–2028 (24-month period)"


 

Description: The Department of Applied Management, Administration and Ethical Leadership wish to appoint one Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) to support the Department of AMAEL's ongoing research activities, within the unit of Public Affairs & Governance, with a special focus on Sustainable Farming and Local Economic Development

 

Requirements:

  • The successful candidate will preferably have a doctorate completed in last five years in Public Administration, /Public Affairs/ Governance or a related field at a higher education institution in South Africa or abroad.
  • Applied knowledge of research administration, data collection, design, good computer skills, experience with statistical software such as SPSS, STATA, etc and qualitative data analysis.
  • If not yet in possession of a doctoral degree, they need to submit a written statement from the Registrar (or equivalent) at the issuing University confirming that they satisfactorily fulfilled the University’s requirements for a doctoral degree at the time of application for a postdoctoral research fellowship. Details of the qualification and expected date of graduation should be included in the statement.
  • The successful candidate may not be in the employment of UFH (including Time on Task) at the time of taking the postdoctoral fellowship.
  • The successful candidate may not be employed in any other institution/company during their postdoctoral fellowship.
  • The successful candidate may be of any age, gender or nationality (subject only to the visa regulations of the Department of Home Affairs)
  • Preference will be given to South African females.
  • The candidate must be able to work around East London and Kind Williams Town.

 

Conditions:

  • By the end of their first year, the PDRF is expected to have submitted papers amounting to 2 units for review on the topic of their postdoctoral research which meets the following minimum requirements
  • PDRF extending into their second and subsequent years are expected to have published (or have in-press) 2 units. All papers must be on the topic of the postdoctoral research and details of the papers must be submitted by the host to the PGS office by the end of each renewal year.

 

Duration: The fellowship is valid for 24 months from the month of arrival and may be extended with evidence of good progress.


Application details: Please email the following documents to Mr. Mandilakhe Qelesile (MQelesile@ufh.ac.za) and copy Ms. Babalwa Solani (BSolani@ufh.ac.za / postdoc@ufh.ac.za)

  • Motivation letter should include a 1 – 2-page outline of relevant expertise and experience.
  • Full CV including a list of research publications.
  • Full transcript of recent academic records and a copy of the doctoral degree certificate and any other relevant certificates.
  • Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants).
  • Contact details of two academic referees who have taught/supervised/mentored the candidate.
  • On the subject line write Public administration.

 

For queries: Please contact Assoc. Prof. Ayanda Deliwe, E-mail: Nmatsiliza@ufh.ac.za.


NOTE:

  • Applications will be treated in order of arrival and with the highest degree of confidentiality. ◦ Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only.
  • The University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing, preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.
  • The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.

 

Closing date: 26 June 2026.

 

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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP: COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCES

2026-06-11 - 2026-06-26

Fixed Term Contract

EC000799

Academic

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape

DEPARTMENT OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

(On behalf of the Department Computational Sciences)

 

Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship 2026–2028 (24-month period)

 

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the Department of

Computational Sciences under the discipline of Pure and Applied Mathematics at the University of Fort Hare, under the supervision of Prof Dephney Mathebula. The fellowship forms part of an active research programme focusing on Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases using Multiscale Modelling Approaches.


The successful candidate will join a vibrant research environment dedicated to developing mathematical and computational models that integrate processes occurring at multiple biological scales, including within-host dynamics, population-level disease transmission, and public health control measures.



Research Focus

The successful candidate will contribute to research in one or more of the following areas:

  • Mathematical modelling of infectious diseases.
  • Multiscale modelling of host-pathogen interactions.
  • Within-host and between-host disease dynamics.
  • Numerical methods and scientific computing.
  • Data-driven infectious disease modelling.
  • Optimal control and intervention strategies.
  • Computational simulations and model validation.
  • Applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in epidemiological modelling.

 

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Hold a PhD in Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modelling, Biomathematics, Computational Mathematics, or a closely related field.
  • Have obtained their doctoral degree within the last five (5) years.
  • Demonstrate evidence of research productivity through at least three (3) research articles in DHET-accredited journals.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical, mathematical, computational, and scientific writing skills.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.

Preference will be given to:

  • South African citizens and permanent residents.
  • Female candidates.
  • Candidates whose research interests align closely with the research focus of the project.

 

Fellowship Value and Duration

  • The fellowship is valued at R300,000 per annum (tax-free).
  • The initial appointment will be for 24 months, subject to the University's Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Policy.
  • Renewal beyond the initial appointment period will be based on satisfactory performance and achievement of the required research outputs.

 

Expected Outputs

The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Conduct high-quality research in mathematical modelling of infectious diseases.
  • Develop and analyse multiscale mathematical models.
  • Perform numerical simulations and computational analyses.
  • Publish research outputs in DIET-accredited journals.
  • Present research findings at national and international conferences.
  • Participate in departmental and faculty research activities.
  • Assist in strengthening postgraduate research capacity within the Department. Application Documents

 

Applicants should submit the following:

  • A motivation letter outlining research interests and suitability for the fellowship.
  • A detailed curriculum vitae.
  • Certified copies of academic qualifications.
  • A copy of the PhD certificate (or proof of completion).
  • Copies of recent publications.
  • Contact details of at least three academic referees.

 

Applications details:

Full CV (including publications), motivation letter (2-3 pages long), and proof of completion of doctorate. On the subject line write Pure and Applied Mathematics, applications to be sent to Mr. Mandilakhe Qelesile at MQelesile@ufh.ac.za and copy Ms. Babalwa Solani at BSolani@ufh.ac.za /postdocs@ufh.ac.za

 

For enquiries: Please contact Dr Mathebula, Dephney, E-mail: DMathebula@ufh.ac.za

 

The University of Fort Hare is committed to employment equity and transformation. Preference will be given to suitably qualified South African citizens, particularly women, in line with institutional policies and strategic objectives.



Closing date: 26 June 2026

 

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