Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)

Postdoctoral researcher conducting qualitative bioethics analysis at South Africa’s AHRI. Producing research outputs, supporting ethics teaching, and developing the local bioethics community of practice.

Posted 8/17/2026contractDurban • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in bioethics, law, or philosophy with a strong ability to conduct qualitative data analysis and produce scholarly outputs. Capable of collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and contributing to the development of a health bioethics community.

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PhD In Bioethics, Law, Or PhilosophySecondary Analysis Of Qualitative DataPreparing And Publishing Papers In Peer-Reviewed JournalsPresenting Research At ConferencesExcellent Interpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Qualitative Data AnalysisResearch EthicsComparative AnalysisTeaching SupportDissertation SupervisionIndependent Research DevelopmentFellowship ApplicationsData ExaminationInsight GenerationCommunity Of Practice Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCollaborative WorkInterpersonal SkillsAbility To Work Independently

Industry Keywords

BioethicsHealth BioethicsInterdisciplinary ResearchPeer-Reviewed JournalsResearch Ethics CommitteesSouth African ApplicantsValid Work Permit

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct secondary analysis of qualitative datasets
Examine hypotheses and generate insights into bioethical questions
Analyse data and produce outputs from the ongoing GHBN programme
Conduct comparative analyses with regional and national datasets
Support development of a local health bioethics community of practice with SARETI and other GHBN partners
Contribute approximately 20% of time to teaching and ethics support
Participate in research ethics committees
Supervise student dissertations
Develop independent research, including fellowship applications
Prepare and publish papers in peer-reviewed journals
Present research at conferences

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD (awarded or pending results) in bioethics, law or philosophy, or a background qualification such as a Bachelor’s or Master’s in those disciplines
Excellent knowledge of ethics
Experience with secondary analysis of qualitative data
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary research teams and non-academic partners
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and to deadlines
Experience preparing and publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals
Experience presenting at conferences
Cover letter required
1–2-page CV with detailed academic history required
Proof of academic records required
Primarily open to South African or other African applicants; valid work permit desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stipend follows AHRI’s official scheme and NRF grades
Stipend exempt from tax deductions due to the tax-exempt status for postdoctoral fellows
Supportive and collaborative research team
Career development support
Personalised training and development plans
Support for developing independent research, including fellowship applications
Staff engagement and development
High-performance and partnership culture