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Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme (PDFS)

SLUK invites applications for the Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme. Submit completed applications to pdfs@slu.edu.ng by Sunday, 22 November 2026.

Ref: SLU/R/AG/166/VOL.I
Date: 28 October 2026 (18 Jumada-Ulah, 1448 AH)
Office of the Registrar

Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa (SLUK), invites applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme (PDFS). The Scheme aims to strengthen academic manpower, promote research excellence, develop future academics, enhance research visibility, and support postgraduate programmes. It is a temporary, non-tenure-track appointment offering early-career structured postdoctoral research and academic experience in areas of strategic need.

1. Areas of engagement

Applications are invited in the following critical areas of academic manpower need: Software Engineering; Computer Science; Cyber Security; Information Technology; Accounting; Business Management; Sociology; Soil Science; Economics; Animal Science; and Library and Information Science.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline or a closely related field and demonstrate research interests aligned with the academic and strategic priorities of the University.

2. Eligibility

Applicants must:

  1. Possess a Ph.D. from a recognised university in a relevant field.
  2. Have obtained the Ph.D. within the last five (5) years at the time of application.
  3. Not be current full-time employees of SLUK.
  4. Have a viable, compelling research plan aligned with the University’s and host Department’s strategic research priorities.

3. Duration of the fellowship

Initial appointment is for twelve (12) months, extendable subject to satisfactory performance at a rigorous mid-term review and continued availability of funds.

4. Remuneration and benefits

Successful candidates would be placed on CONUASS 03 Step 3, subject to the approval of the Senate. Fellows may also be entitled to: medical services; staff accommodation (where available); access to library, computing and recreational facilities; and limited support for approved research expenses and conference participation (subject to availability of funds and prior approval).

5. Application requirements

Each application must be accompanied by the following:

  1. Detailed curriculum vitae (CV), including a clear and comprehensive publication history.
  2. Certified copy of the Ph.D. certificate or official letter confirming the award of the degree.
  3. Comprehensive research proposal containing: research title; background and justification; research objectives; research methodology; work plan/timeline; expected outputs, including publications; and potential benefits/contributions to Sule Lamido University.
  4. Two (2) academic reference letters from recognised scholars in the applicant’s field.

6. Expectations of the postdoctoral fellow

Successful candidates will be expected to:

  • Undertake the approved research project in accordance with the highest standards of academic integrity.
  • Contribute to teaching activities and devote at least 60% of their time to research activities.
  • Assist in the supervision of final-year undergraduate projects and, where appropriate, postgraduate students under the guidance of the Mentor.
  • Produce research publications, including at least one Scopus/Web of Science-indexed research paper and one research paper in an SLUK Journal from the Fellowship research.
  • Participate in seminars, workshops and conferences.
  • Comply with University policies on intellectual property, conduct, health and safety, and data management.
  • Submit the required progress and final research reports.

7. Reporting and evaluation

Postdoctoral Fellows shall be subjected to periodic evaluation and reporting.

8. Application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications together with the required supporting documents through 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

Closing date

Completed applications must be submitted on or before Sunday, 22 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for screening or interview.

Signed:
Adamu Mohammed, IPAN, ANUPA, FIPMA
Registrar

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