The Nhu Space is a place aimed at nurturing critical and creative thinking, approaches, and actions, and is anchored on two thematic areas of work:

• Boys, Men and Masculinities
• Decolonised, Decolonial, Indigenous, Africa(n)-centring Psychology

The Space supports and brings together individuals interested in critical and creative inquiry, methodologies, and practices that engage with, deepen understanding of, and provide new insights into questions related to these two domains of work.

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow who will support our work. The ideal candidate is someone who is critical-structural but also invested in creative world- and self-making. The award will be for one year, renewable for a second year, contingent upon satisfactory performance. The Fellow will work under the supervisory mentorship of Professor Ratele while also supporting the work and collaborating with other members of the Nhu Space. We are based within the Psychology Department; however, the Fellow’s PhD need not have been awarded in Psychology.
In addition to supporting the head and members of the Nhu Space in their work, the Fellow is expected to:

1. Co-author on joint publications and co-present on joint presentations
2. Publish their own research
3. Plan and coordinate events of the Space
4. Maintain and enhance the social media platforms of the Space as vehicles for public engagement and dissemination of our activities
5. Provide support and assist with the development of our postgraduate-related work
   Invitation to apply for a position as
   Postdoctoral Fellow

Eligibility Requirements

A PhD degree not older than five years.
Strong analytical and writing skills
Strong interest in critical African-centred thought and critical masculinity studies.
Strong interest creative work, such as African art, music, literature or photography
Familiarity with disciplines other than the one in which the PhD was awarded.
Demonstrable expertise in different methodologies and method of analysis from both the qualitative and quantitative traditions

Advantages

Publications or creative outputs
Motivation to publish own book
Competency with technology – for making images and short videos
Teaching and group facilitation experience

Application Process

Closing date is 6 December 2025. Applications should be sent to [email protected]
Your application should include:

1. A letter of motivation outlining how your research articulates with our work
2. A detailed, up to date CV
3. A list of proposed publications
4. Soft copy of PhD thesis and published work/creative outputs or links to these
5. Copies of your academic transcript and PhD degree certificate
6. Two letters of academic support