Join the Centre for Africa-China Studies as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The Centre for Africa-China Studies (CACS) at the University of Johannesburg invites applications from motivated and innovative researchers for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

Applications should be sent electronically to: ziziphom@uj.ac.za, goitseonem@uj.ac.za and ematambo@uj.ac.za (copied) before the closing date.

ROLE

• High quality research in Africa-China relations
• Organizing and participating in conferences and seminars on Africa-China relations and international
  affairs in the developing world
• Resources mobilisation
• Interfacing with the appropriate academic and corporate entities
• Academic publications of not less than two (2) units annually in peer-reviewed platforms
• Linking Africa-China relations and international affairs in the developing world with Sustainable
  Development Goals (SDGs)
• Giving guest lectures in political science and international relations at the University of Johannesburg

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Updated curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Certified copy of your PhD certificate
• A 1000-word proposal outlining your goals at CACS and your contribution to the growing scholarship on Africa-China relations

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD obtained in the last five (5) years from a recognized institution
• Demonstrate excellent skills in academic research and publication
• Interest in Africa-China relations and international affairs in the developing world

NICHE RESEARCH AREAS

• People-to-people relations between Africa and China
• Medical/health diplomacy in Africa-China relations
• BRICS and the future of international affairs
• Africa-China relations and SDGs
• Africa-China relations and the future of democracy and security in Africa
• Multilateralism
• Global South Perspectives
• Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)
• Peace and Security
• Developmental State
• Africa’s international relations
• International law
• Geopolitics