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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

1 month ago

Bloemfontein, South Africa University of the Free State Full time

Job Title
- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (1-year contract, renewable up to 3 years) (Job ID: 6054)
- Organizational Unit
- University of the Free State -> Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences -> Department Sustainable Food Systems and Development
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Occupational Level
- Temporary
- Location
- Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
- Closing Date
- 31/3/2025
- Description

**Innovative agro-processing technologies could transform the food system and increase food security.. Innovations in new product development must be safe, consumer-led and market-orientated to truly impact and transform communities in the face of climate change.**

**The fellowship will enable an outstanding doctoral graduate to lead innovative research projects, as well as research dissemination (scientific publications, conference presentations) as part of the ARC/DALRRD/UFS Chair in the Department of Sustainable Food Systems under the mentorship of Dr Alba du Toit (UFS), Prof. Celia Hugo (UFS), Prof. Johan van Niekerk (UFS) and Dr Sonja Venter (ARC).**

**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Design, initiate, lead and implement projects that analyse the microbial, chemical, physical and sensory quality of newly developed food products and recipes.
- Investigate, identify, draft and submit funding proposals.
- Lead a research team, manage R&D operations, and collaborate across departments to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions aligned to Innovative Agro-processing for Climate-smart Food Systems.
- Perform quality tests, analyse data and report quality concerns, ensure compliance with quality and safety standards, identify hazards and control risk factors.
- Analyse data statistically to demonstrate patterns, trends and relationships.
- 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.
- Assist in lecturing under
- and post-graduate modules and offering support to students through mentoring, coaching, advising and motivation.
- Participate in international and national conferences, presenting original research through oral and poster presentations.
- Register and reside as a postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS and participate in relevant activities of the Centre for Graduate Support and the Directorate of Research.
- Prepare and submit an annual progress report. The renewal of the fellowship beyond the first year depends on satisfactory performance, as evidenced in the annual progress report.
- Competencies

**Technical Proficiencies**:

- Instrumentation proficiencies should include microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, SEM, rheometry and spectroscopy.
- Molecular biology proficiencies are required for PCR, next-generation sequencing and proteomics of bacteria and biofilms.
- Food quality testing proficiencies are required for safety and spoilage determination, biofilm formation detection, preservation of bacterial cultures, chemical analysis of food, physical analysis of food and sensory analysis of food.
- Advanced statistical analysis and data interpretation skills are required.

**Eligibility Criteria**:

- Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University of the Free State.
- PhD degree in Food Science with experience in food quality control is required.
- Proof must be included of previous publications in international peer-reviewed journals as well as presentation at international conferences.
- 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.

**Recommendation**:

- A valid driver’s licence.
- Motivation letter, including a 1-2-page outline of relevant expertise and experience
- Full CV including a list of research publications, conference papers and other scholarly output
- Full transcripts of academic records and copy of doctoral degree certificate, certified within the last two months
- Copy of PhD thesis or sample publications
- Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants)

**Value of the fellowship**:

- R 220,000 annual fellowship.
- R 30,000 additional research expenses fund.

**Application**:
**Closing date**:
31 March 2025

**Commencement of fellowship**:
As soon as possible thereafter

**For enquiries, please contact**:
**General**:
**Application**: