[SydPhil] Job: Postdoc | ACEPS Uni Johannesburg

[Mitova, Veli]

Dear Potential Postdocs,

The African <https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/pUMICQnMBZf9JmY3MFxf99iGvKwG?domain=uj.ac.za> Institute of Epistemology & Philosophy of Science (ACEPS) (https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/pUMICQnMBZf9JmY3MFxf99iGvKwG?domain=uj.ac.za) at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa invites application for a stipendiary philosophy postdoctoral fellowship (ZAR 250 000 per annum tax free) starting 1 January 2027 (or later depending on visas for international candidates), renewable for up to 2 years.

ACEPS's core areas of expertise are ­epistemic decolonisation, epistemic oppression, African epistemology, social epistemology, the political philosophy and epistemology of the internet/AI.

The Institute has 5 postdocs (2 international) (https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/mRx3CROND2uQy8xRjhNh66i1i1o-?domain=uj.ac.za), one of the biggest international network of Rеsearch Associates and visitors (see ACEPS website), as well as great funded opportunities to present at local and international conferences.

The candidate will:

  *   have obtained their PhD in Philosophy no earlier than 1 Jan 2025 or will graduate in 2026
  *   be proficient in English
  *   have a burgeoning publication record in the epistemology of climate change (broadly construed)
  *   be required to be present in person at ACEPS and actively contribute to its vibrant life
  *   be expected to publish 2 or more journal articles per year
  *
be expected to apply for external postdoctoral funding, NRF or others

To be considered, please email to vmitova at uj.ac.za the following by 30th September 2026:

  1.  A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  2.  Certified copies of qualifications
  3.  A copy of the doctoral thesis abstract
  4.  A motivation letter outlining a) suitability for the fellowship and b) fit within ACEPS
  5.  A concise research proposal (3–5 pages) aligned to the host research area
  6.
The names of two referees
  7.  Evidence of research outputs/publications
  8.  One published paper as a writing sample



ACEPS especially encourages applications from marginalised groups in Philosophy.





Veli Mitova

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Professor: Philosophy (University of Johannesburg)

Director: ACEPS (University of Johannesburg)
Associate Editor: Philosophical Studies; AI & Society