[SydPhil] Job: Postdoc | ACEPS Uni Johannesburg

[Mitova, Veli]

Dear Potential Postdocs,

The African <https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/42EACGv0oyCqwNVxzHKfmmiBiZc-?domain=uj.ac.za> Institute of Epistemology & Philosophy of Science (ACEPS) (https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/42EACGv0oyCqwNVxzHKfmmiBiZc-?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/gbwmCJyBrGfyxW7GjfGh33iyGR5k?domain=uj.ac.za), one of the biggest international networks of Rеsearch Associates and visitors in the world (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
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have a burgeoning publication record in any of ACEPS’s focal areas
  *   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 CV
  2.  Certified copies of qualifications
  3.
PhD 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