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Senior Researcher (P7) (Faculty of Humanities : SARChI Chair : African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy)

Senior Researcher (P7) (Faculty of Humanities : SARChI Chair : African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy)

University of JohannesburgJohannesburg, ZA
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Job title : Senior Researcher (P7) (Faculty of Humanities : SARChI Chair : African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy)

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : November 07, 2025

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Short introduction of the Chair :

  • The SARChI Chair : African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy is one of two such Chairs in the vibrant Faculty of Humanities
  • The SARChI Chair in African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy is the incubator of a research programme that places two concurrent challenges at the centre of its work. These are : the national challenge of honing and refining South Africa’s national interests within its ‘African Agenda’; and the continental challenge of researching Africa’s inter-state and international relations with a view to enhancing African agency on the world stage.
  • The Chair’s vision of being “a Pan-African research and post-graduate development centre of international repute engaging in African challenges through rigorous research in diplomacy and foreign policy” is being gradually borne out through our work.

    • Job Description :

  • The incumbent will be responsible for conducting research in diplomacy and foreign policy in Africa. In particular, they will be required to :
  • Initiate and lead research projects in the areas of African diplomacy, foreign policy, and international relations.
  • Publish in academic journals and books.
  • Supervise postgraduate students.
  • Write proposals for grant-funded research projects.
  • Liaise with external partners and disseminate research.
  • Report to donors.

    • Minimum requirements

  • A relevant Doctoral degree.
  • Five (5) years’ experience in research coordination / management.
  • Experience in supervision of postgraduate students.
  • Excellent publication record – in diplomacy, foreign policy and / or international relations.
  • Competencies and Behavioural Attributes :
  • Takes initiative.
  • Team player.

    • Closing Date : 4th November,2025

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    Senior Researcher (P7) (Faculty of Humanities: SARChI Chair: African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy) • Johannesburg, ZA