OPPORTUNITY: Post-doctoral Research Fellowship in Multilevel Government

The South African Research Chair (SARChi) in Multilevel Government, Law and Policy, based at the Institute of Dullah Omar Institute (DOI) for Constitutional law, Governance and Human Rights of the University of the Western Cape, is pleased to announce a full-time post-doctoral research fellowship in multilevel government for 2018.

The objective of the SARChi post-doc fellowship is to support researchers who have completed their doctoral studies within the last five years, to carry out further research and publish in the various fields of multilevel government – law, politics,  public administration, and finances. The post-doc fellow will work with Professor Nico Steytler, the SARChI Chair in Multi-level Government, Law and Policy, in the following focus areas: multilevel government in South Africa, comparative studies on federalism and decentralization in Africa, and global studies on federalism. The SARChI fellowship seeks to engage highly qualified researchers to build and grow knowledge on how systems of multilevel governance can promote political stability and effective state building in Africa and elsewhere.

 

The research fellowship is awarded for one year, with the possibility of a renewal, commencing as soon as possible. A successful applicant will be provided with a generous monthly stipend, the necessary computer equipment, access to travel funds, and opportunities to participate in international conferences.

 

Requirements:

Applicants must have obtained an appropriate doctoral degree in the past five years. To apply, applicants must forward

  • academic record
  • CV
  • a copy of relevant research outputs
  • a letter of motivation
  • three referees, with contact details, including e-mail address
  • a possible research agenda.

 

Applications should be sent to Ms Mandy Cupido, at mccupido@uwc.ac.za. For further information, visit our website – www.dullahomarinstitute.org.za, or contact Prof Nico Steytler (nsteytler@uwc.ac.za).

 

Closing date: 28 February 2018