Postdoctoral Research Fellowship - Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing

Type:

• Postdoctoral research fellowship linked to the research niche area of Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing. The fellowships is a two-year fixed contract subject to satisfactory annual performance. The tax-free stipend is R300 000 per annum. 

Minimum Requirements:

Applicants must have:

• PhD in Psychology (NQF Level 10) or a closely related discipline (awarded within the last five years).
• Demonstrated expertise in qualitative research methods and/or community based participatory approaches.
• Evidence of scholarly engagement with Indigenous Knowledge Systems, gender studies, or mental health research.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to collaborative, interdisciplinary teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct advanced research on African masculinities and mental health, with emphasis on indigenous epistemologies and care pathways.
• Support grant proposal development and national and international collaborations.
• Support the integration of IKS frameworks into psychological theory and practice.
• Publish high-quality outputs in accredited journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
• Mentor postgraduate students working on related themes.
• Contribute to departmental seminars, workshops, and community engagement initiatives.
• Comply with research ethics, governance, and data management requirements.

Expected outputs:

During the fellowship, the successful candidate will be expected to produce:

• At least 4 accredited journal publications over the two-year fellowship.
• Several conference presentations at national and international scientific meetings.
• At least one competitive external research grant application.
• Policy briefs supporting evidence-informed health policy.
• Research reports for government and other stakeholders.
• Contributions to postgraduate student supervision and capacity development.
• Collaborative publications with the host supervisor and research team.
• Participation in multidisciplinary research projects within the Faculty and University.