Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2-year Contract)

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Company: University of the Free State

Location: Bloemfontein, FS, South Africa

Type: Full-time

Category: Scientific Research & Development

Description

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Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2-year Contract)

Organizational Unit: University of the Free State -> Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences -> Department Plant Sciences

Contract Type: Contract

Occupational Level: Temporary

Location: Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date: 5/5/2024

Description: The University of the Free State (UFS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Plant Sciences. The post-doctoral fellowship is available to support activities in the discipline of Plant Pathology. The research area focuses on diseases associated with summer grains, particularly soybean and sunflower, their management, and epidemiology. The successful applicant will engage in full-time post-doctoral research under the supervision of Dr. Lisa Rothmann in the Division of Plant Pathology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct in vitro and in vivo trials for disease control agents
• Assist with disease surveillance, diagnosis, and identification
• Coordinate with collaborators on research projects
• Document and report research activities and findings
• Data analysis and statistical programming
• Supervise post-graduate research
• Identify funding sources
• Develop internal and external networks
• Undertake national/international visits

Minimum Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in Plant Pathology obtained in the last five years
• Valid South African or international driver's license
• Must be based at the Bloemfontein campus
• Willingness to register with SACNASP or similar

Competencies: Comprehensive applications are invited, including a PhD degree in Plant Pathology, letter of motivation, CV, academic referees, academic transcripts, and academic writing sample.

Value of the Fellowship:

• R 240,000 annual fellowship
• R 30,000 additional research expenses fund

Application: Applications must be sent to Dr. Lisa A Rothmann at CoetzeeLA@ufs.ac.za. Late applications will not be considered. An online interview will take place, and successful candidates will be contacted six to eight weeks after the interviews.

Closing Date: 05 May 2024

Commencement of Fellowship: As soon as possible

Contact for Enquiries: Email: Dr. Lisa Rothmann, CoetzeeLA@ufs.ac.za

General: The UFS is committed to excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving equity targets. Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups, including candidates with disabilities. The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The University reserves the right not to fill the post.

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