POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP at Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa (SLUK)

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP ALERT

Organisation: Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa (SLUK)
Location: Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State, Nigeria
Programme: Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme (PDFS)
Duration: 12 Months (Renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds)

Sule Lamido University invites applications from qualified early-career researchers for its Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme.

AREAS OF ENGAGEMENT

Applications are invited in the following disciplines:

• Software Engineering
• Computer Science
• Cyber Security
• Information Technology
• Accounting
• Business Management
• Sociology
• Soil Science
• Economics
• Animal Science
• Library and Information Science

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must:

• Hold a PhD from a recognised university in a relevant or closely related discipline.
• Have obtained their PhD within the last five years.
• Not be current full-time employees of SLUK.
• Have a viable research proposal aligned with the University’s research priorities.

REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

Successful candidates will be placed on CONUASS 03 Step 3, subject to Senate approval.

Other possible benefits include:

• Medical services.
• Staff accommodation, where available.
• Access to library, computing and recreational facilities.
• Limited support for approved research expenses and conference participation, subject to funding and approval.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Interested applicants should submit:

1. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a comprehensive publication history.
2. Certified copy of PhD certificate or official confirmation of the award.
3. Comprehensive research proposal covering the title, background, objectives, methodology, work plan, expected publications and potential contributions to the University.
4. Two academic reference letters from recognised scholars in the applicant’s field.

EXPECTATIONS OF FELLOWS

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Undertake approved research with high academic integrity.
• Devote at least 60% of their time to research and contribute to teaching.
• Assist in supervising undergraduate and, where appropriate, postgraduate students.
• Produce at least one Scopus/Web of Science-indexed research paper and one paper in an SLUK journal from the fellowship research.
• Participate in academic seminars, workshops and conferences.
• Submit periodic progress and final research reports.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 22 November 2026

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested and qualified candidates should email their applications and supporting documents to:

📧 pdfs@slu.edu.ng

Applications should be addressed to:

The Registrar
Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa
P.M.B. 048, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State, Nigeria.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for screening/interview.