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

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