A Researcher is being sought to lead a two-year project titled: “Strengthening Strategic Engagement and Movement Building for Migrant Rights in South & Southern Africa.” This is part of a broader initiative by the African Centre for Migration & Society’s Wits-Oxford Mobility Governance Lab (MGL) to understand and amplify effective rights-claiming strategies for mobile populations (immigrants, migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and the internally displaced). Starting with South Africa, the project will build an evidence base (through research) and leverage it to amplify civil society advocacy regarding movement building for migrant rights across Southern and sub-Saharan Africa.
The Mobility Governance Lab (MGL) explores the governance of mobility at multiple scales across the Global South. It is an autonomous, critical space working to realise principles of innovation, independence, and equitable partnership. Through collaborative research, it offers original insight and perspectives to scholars, civil society, and practitioners while fostering the next generation of engaged researchers from Africa and beyond.
– Timeframe: Two (2) years, starting 1 June 2024. The position can be extended beyond the initial period, depending on performance and availability of funds.
– Remuneration: ZAR 734 000 per annum (Wits salary band: Grade AC08).
– Application process: Complete the online application form, and upload the required supporting documents: https://wits-enterprise.co.za/vacancies/33635/researcher-migration-studies/.
– Minimum requirement: A PhD in migration, socio-legal studies, or a related social science discipline and evidence of a robust intellectual agenda informed by social justice values. NB: the applicant must have held a PhD for a minimum of 2 years.
– Closing date: Monday, 6 May 2024 (close of business).
Click here to download the full call for the application. To learn more about MGL visit the project website.
