Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Faculty of Education:Science, Mathematics Education, and Environmental Studies

The University of Fort Hare is offering a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the Faculty of Education, focusing on Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Natural Sciences teaching. The position is for 24 months and requires a recent doctorate in Mathematics education or related fields. Candidates must not be employed elsewhere during the fellowship. Preference is given to South African females. Applications require a CV, motivation letter, and proof of doctorate completion.
Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape



DEPARTMENT OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS



(On behalf of the Department of Science, Mathematics Education, and Environmental Studies)

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


The Department of Science, Mathematics Education and Environmental Studies, Faculty of Education, at the University of Fort Hare, Alice Campus, South Africa, seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral fellow with a strong Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) background to embark on a research project on Integrating IKS in the Teaching of Natural Sciences. The fellowship will enable an outstanding doctoral graduate to obtain experience in research and innovation at higher education institutions under the mentorship of experienced researchers.


Requirements:



The successful candidate will preferably have a doctorate, completed in the last five years, in Mathematics education or any related 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 Mathematics Education, applications to be sent to Mr. Mandilakhe Qelesile at [email protected] and copy Ms. Babalwa Solani at [email protected] / [email protected]

For enquiries please contact: Dr X. Khalo: [email protected]



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: 30 April 2026