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University of Birmingham
Research Fellow (Cadbury Postdoctoral Fellowship) in African Studies
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An 18-month postdoctoral research fellowship based in the University’s School of History and Cultures. The fellow undertakes research, develops publications, contributes to teaching, and participates in the University’s research community.
Do I qualify 6 requirements for everyone + route options
Do I qualify
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Everyone needs
- degree PhD focused on history of Africa OR African diasporas
- degree PhD examined and passed from 1 June 2021 through 1 June 2026
- Not open to: degree doctoral thesis submitted but awaiting examination
- residence currently based on the African continent
- profession demonstrate research activity and publications appropriate to the applicant's postdoctoral career stage
- profession demonstrate ability to develop a convincing and achievable research and publication proposal in African History
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- institution employed by an African higher education institution
- institution affiliated with an African higher education institution
- career stage does not currently hold a permanent academic position
- career stage if holding a permanent academic position, provide a statement confirming the home institution will release th…
Preferences and flexible criteria (1)
- profession able to contribute to undergraduate and Master's-level teaching in African Studies and History
Not open to: doctoral thesis has only been submitted and is awaiting examination
- Eligible residence
- currently based on the African continent
- Level of study
- Postdoctoral
- Fields of study
- Arts and humanities
What's covered Coverage unconfirmed
- Duration
- 1-2 years
- Host country
- United Kingdom
- Host institution
- University of Birmingham (School of History and Cultures)
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- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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How to apply
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- Submit an application through the Candidate Experience portal for job 9655. Required
- For questions about the position, make an informal enquiry to Juliet Gilbert by email. Optional
- Deadline
- 1 September 2026
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Full-time, fixed-term Grade 7 appointment. Expected start date: 1 January 2027; contract scheduled to run up to June 2028.
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