Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at North West University

Key areas of focus include

• Health financing reforms and fiscal sustainability for UHC
• Political economy and governance of health systems
• Digital health and value-based financing models
• Climate financing and health system resilience
• Development of innovative analytical frameworks and indices

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research aligned with the project theme.
• Lead and co-author peer-reviewed journal publications.
• Contribute to grant development, policy briefs, and research dissemination.
• Support postgraduate supervision and interdisciplinary collaboration where appropriate.

Minimum requirements

Eligibility Criteria

• A PhD in Health Economics, Public Health, Economics, Development Studies, Policy Studies, Health Systems Research, or a related field (awarded within the past five years).
• Strong publication record or clear potential for high-impact research output.
• Experience in quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research.
• Demonstrated interest in global health policy or health financing.

Fellowship details

• Full-time, two-year fellowship, subject to satisfactory progress. Extension may be considered where exceptional scholarly performance has been demonstrated and funding is available.
• The stipend is aligned with the University’s postdoctoral fellowship scale (R320 000.00 per per annum, tax-free).
• The successful candidate will be issued with a student number and will have access to University resources. A dedicated office space will be provided.
• Candidates are responsible for accommodation, personal travel and expenses not covered by the postdoctoral fellowship agreement.

Apply by: 29 May 2026