Postdoctoral Research Associate jobs in South Africa

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences at Lehigh University seeks a motivated and talented Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to our research initiatives and academic programs. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with Professor Yue Yu in the field of Applied/Computational Mathematics. Research topics of interest include numerical methods for...

Post-doctoral position in mitochondrial disease research using iPSC models Biomedical and Molecular Metabolism Research (BioMMet) at the North-West University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to the research and training activities of the Mitochondria Research Group. We are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to join our team studying...

The Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the Tulane University Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (CSWSPHTM) is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join a multidisciplinary team working on a National Academy of Sciences Gulf Research Program‑funded project. This project investigates the impacts of several climate change‑induced risk...

Overview Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified persons for appointment to the position of: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW. The Biometallurgy Division at Mintek invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship aimed at advancing inter-disciplinary research at the intersection of chemical engineering, biometallurgy, and computational biology. The successful...

Description: The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) seeks to appoint a postdoctoral research fellow (PDRF) to join our cure team, focused on understanding how HIV-specific CD8+ T cells interact with the persistent viral reservoir in human lymphoid tissues. This project investigates why virus-specific immune responses fail to eliminate HIV from immune-privileged sites such as lymph node B...

Description The University of the Free State (UFS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Genetics. Candidates interested in pursuing an academic or professional career in fungal genomics and applications of medicinal and mycotoxigenic fungi, with special research interest in the African context, are encouraged to apply. The...

Job Title- Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Curriculum Studies and Academic Planning (Job ID: 6135)- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Vice-Rector: Academic -> Directorate for Institutional Research and Academic Planning- Contract Type- Contract- Occupational Level- Junior Management- Location- Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)- Closing Date- 31/5/2025-...

Duties and responsibilities: • Conduct innovative research in the following areas: Fungal genomics and transcriptomics, fungal biosystematics, medicinal fungi, mycotoxins, mushroom cultivation. • Author/co-author at least three (3) publication outputs per year in the form of DHET–accredited scholarly journal articles or books/chapters in books. The renewal of the fellowship beyond the first year...

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape**POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN COMMUNICATIONPROJECT OBJECTIVES- The broader research centres primarily on how communication could improve pro-environmental behaviours within the context of addressing climate change-related issues and challenges around food security.- To ascertain media salience and public exposure to climate change and food security issues.- Determine...

The project focusses on bioproducts, such as biohydrogen, biosurfactants, and others using various biocatalysts. Minimum requirements for the role: Must have a Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or related PhD. Relevant experience with micro-organism cultivation is required. Must have strong interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills. Attention to detail and accuracy is...

Description The University of the Free State (UFS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Office of the Vice-Dean: Learning, Teaching, Innovation and Digitalisation in the Faculty of Law. Candidates interested in pursuing an academic or professional career in (research) Law, with special research interests in teaching, learning, innovation...

Duties and responsibilities: • Conduct innovative research with specific focus on African spirituality, and or religion and ecology. • Author/co-author at least three (3) publication outputs per year in the form of DHET–accredited scholarly journal articles or books/chapters in books. The renewal of the fellowship beyond the first year depends on satisfactory performance and the submission of an...

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering in the Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science at Lehigh University seeks a motivated and talented Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to our research initiatives and academic programs. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with Professor Andrew Goldberg in the field of industrial and systems engineering, engage in...

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY: HEALTH SCIENCES VACANCY: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW WITHIN THE NuMIQ RESEARCH FOCUS AREA Purpose of the position: The Quality in Nursing and Midwifery (NuMIQ) Focus Area, within the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship. The...

Description The University of the Free State (UFS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for postdoctoral fellowship in the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Religion, Community and Ecologies (CIRRCE). The fellowship is awarded on a competitive basis, taking into account the applicants' academic achievements, publication outputs and research potential, as well as the...

A South African university in Potchefstroom is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow within the NuMIQ Research Focus Area. The role involves participation in research activities, writing and publication of scientific papers, and providing support to postgraduate students. Candidates must have a recent PhD in Nursing or a related field and strong technical writing skills. The fellowship includes...

Duties and responsibilities: • Conduct innovative research in at least one of the following areas: - Theology of Technology - Theology and Religion in conversation with the Eco-Humanities - Theology and Philosophies of Embodiment • Author/co-author at least three (3) publication outputs per year in the form of DHET–accredited scholarly journal articles or books/chapters in books. The renewal of...

Description The University of the Free State (UFS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Religion Studies within the Faculty of Theology and Religion. Candidates interested in pursuing an academic career with research focus are encouraged to apply. The fellowship is awarded on a competitive basis, taking into account the...

Duties and responsibilities: • Conduct innovative research in the field of New Approach Methods (NAMs), relating to the development and validation of novel advanced three-dimensional (3D) cancer models for pharmaceutical applications. • Conceptualise own research project and secure external funding. • Training and co-supervision of postgraduate students. • Author/co-author at least three (3)...

Description Background and Context The University of the Free State (UFS) is entering a dynamic phase of research transformation under Vision 130, aimed at positioning the institution as a research-led, globally engaged university. As part of this strategy, UFS is establishing four signature Research Themes that define the areas in which the University will lead nationally and make a...