University of Bayreuth 2020 Doctoral Researcher in the Study of Decolonization and Epistemologies of the Global South (Germany)

The Chair of Epistemologies of the Global South at the University of Bayreuth invites applications for a part-time position (50 %) for a Doctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in the Study of Decolonization and Epistemologies of the Global South to commence on 1 October 2020 or as soon as possible after this date.

The position requires someone interested in the following thematic areas: epistemologies of the Global South, decolonial/postcolonial studies, African/black female intellectuals, radical black tradition, theory from the South, decolonial feminism, decolonizing knowledge, and decolonizing African Studies

• Table of Content
• About University of Bayreuth
• Doctoral Researcher in the Study of Decolonization and Epistemologies of the Global South
• Aim and Benefits of Doctoral Researcher in the Study of Decolonization and Epistemologies of the Global South
• Doctoral Researcher in the Study of Decolonization and Epistemologies of the Global South Courses
• Requirements for Doctoral Researcher in the Study of Decolonization and Epistemologies of the Global South Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Bayreuth

The University of Bayreuth is a public research university situated in Bayreuth, Germany. It was founded in 1975 as a campus university focusing on international collaboration and interdisciplinarity. It is broadly organized into six undergraduate and graduate faculties, with each faculty defining its own admission standards and academic programs in near autonomy. The university offers several interdisciplinary courses such as Philosophy & Economics, Global Change Ecology, Theatre and Media studies, and Health Economics. In 2017 the university was ranked 29 in the Times Higher Education wo... continue reading

Doctoral Researcher in the Study of Decolonization and Epistemologies of the Global South

Aim and Benefits of Doctoral Researcher in the Study of Decolonization and Epistemologies of the Global South

If the personal and collectively agreed conditions are met, the salary will fall into the pay grade E 13 TV-L. The doctoral researcher will be given the opportunity pursue her/his degree within the Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS).

Doctoral Researcher in the Study of Decolonization and Epistemologies of the Global South Courses

• Epistemologies

Requirements for Doctoral Researcher in the Study of Decolonization and Epistemologies of the Global South Qualification

1. A Masters or MPhil in any of the following fields of study: African Studies, History, Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy, Gender Studies, and Development Studies with a focus on Africa, Caribbean, Latin America, or Asia, is preferred. 
2. The successful candidate needs to have the capacity for teamwork in an interdisciplinary research environment. Her/his tasks also include the provision of academic services for the Chair of Epistemologies of the Global South. Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required. German language skills are welcomed but not a precondition.
3. The University of Bayreuth view the diversity of its staff as an asset and are expressly committed to the goal of gender equality. Women and persons who can help make the research profile of the cluster and the university more diverse are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with children are highly welcome. All qualifications being equal, applicants with disabilities will be given priority

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications should include a cover letter, an academic CV, copies of degree certificates or diplomas, the contact data of two academic references, and a short outline of ideas concerning a possible PhD topic that fits the thematic areas above.

Applications should be sent electronically as a single PDF file (up to 30 MB) to Prof. Dr. Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni

[email protected]

For more details, visit University of Bayreuth website.