The University of the Free State (UFS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for postdoctoral fellowships in the Department of Pharmacology, AMIDT Research Platform. Candidates with a research interest and experience in ethnopharmacology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences and molecular pharmacology, with special research interest in natural medicines drug discovery and development are encouraged to apply. Candidates with proven experience in pharmacology research methodologies preclinical and mechanistic studies would be considered. Candidate with experience in molecular pharmacology, biochemistry for herbal drug discovery are encouraged to apply. Applicants whose PhD degrees are 5 years and older may not apply. The post is based in Bloemfontein South Africa.
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 two years, renewable for up to maximum of five years subject to satisfactory performance. Potential candidates may be interviewed.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research based at the University if the Free State.
- Graduated with a PhD degree in a relevant discipline within the last three 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 100% of her/his postdoctoral period at the UFS.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO:
- Conduct innovative research in the following areas: Pharmacology research, ethnopharmacology, analytical pharmacology drug discovery and development as well as assist in teaching and training of Pharmacology postgraduate students and participate in all departmental academic programs and activities.
- Author/co-author at least three (3) publications 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 annual progress report.
- Initiate projects and seek funding for them
Register and reside as postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS and participate in relevant activities of the School of Postgraduate Studies and the Directorate of Research
VALUE OF THE FELLOWSHIP
- R 300 000 annual fellowship
- R 30 000 additional research expenses fund
To apply, please email the following documentation to departmental email: MatsabisaMG@ufs.ac.za
- Motivation letter, including a 1-2 page outline of relevant expertise and experience with evidence of the experience in post applied for
- Full CV including a list of research publications, conference papers and other scholarly outputs
- Certified copy of doctoral degree certificate
- Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants)
- Contact details of two contactable academic referees who have taught/supervised the candidate.
Closing date: September 30, 2024
Commencement of fellowship: 1 November 2023 or ASAP
For enquiries please contact:
Professor Motlalepula G. Matsabisa
Office: 0027514017452
E-mail: MatsabisaMG@ufs.ac.za