Five Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions in Tourism Management at NWU TREES, South Africa

The Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society (TREES) unit at North-West University (NWU), South Africa, is inviting applications for five Postdoctoral Fellowship positions in Tourism Management, with a tax-free annual stipend of R320,000 and a three-year tenure commencing in September 2026.

TREES is a well-established research entity comprising an active community of researchers and postgraduate students, focused on advancing tourism knowledge that contributes to economic development, environmental sustainability, and societal well-being. The unit's research portfolio spans sustainable tourism, destination competitiveness, events, and other established domains within tourism management. Further information about the unit and its current research programmes is available at commerce.nwu.ac.za/trees.

The fellowships are three-year positions with the possibility of extension. The annual stipend of R320,000 is tax-free under South African postdoctoral fellowship regulations. Fellows are expected to contribute actively to the TREES research environment and to develop a publication record aligned with the unit's strategic research areas.

Applicants must hold a completed PhD in Tourism or a closely related field and demonstrate a strong research profile aligned with TREES's focus areas, including sustainable tourism, destination competitiveness, events, and the additional domains listed in the official call. Early-career researchers are particularly encouraged to apply.

The closing date for applications is 15 June 2026. All applications and accompanying enquiries should be submitted via email to Hanneri Borstlap at Hanneri.Borstlap@nwu.ac.za.