PostDoctoral Research Fellowships 2018 at the University of the Free State

The University of the Free State (UFS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship, preference will be given to the following disciplines: Virology, Cardiothoracic surgery, Plant Science, Pharmacology (Indigenous Knowledge Systems), Medical physics and applications within our multi disciplinary research programme associated with mountain research (Afromontane Research Unit). Candidates interested in pursuing an academic or professional career in higher education, institutional research, student affairs, or higher education management, are especially encouraged to apply.

The fellowship will enable an outstanding doctoral graduate to obtain experience of research and innovation at a higher education institution under the mentorship of established researchers.

The fellowship is awarded on a competitive basis, taking into account the applicants' academic achievements, publication outputs and research potential, as well as the relevance of prior experience and expertise. The fellowship is available for a period of one year, renewable for up to three years subject to satisfactory performance.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University if the Free State.
Graduated with a PhD degree in a relevant discipline within the last five years
Successful applicants may not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship
Successful applicants must be able to relocate to the UFS for the duration of the fellowship. This is a residential fellowship: the successful applicant is required to spend 80% of her/his postdoctoral period at the UFS.

Closing Date: 19-11-2017

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PostDoctoral Research Fellowships 2018 at the University of the Free State