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Job TitlePostdoctoral Research Fellowship year, renewable up to 2 years) (Job ID: 6288)Organizational UnitUniversity of the Free State -> Faculty of Health Sciences -> School of PathologyContract TypeContractOccupational LevelTemporaryLocationBloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)Closing DateDescriptionThe University of the Free State (UFS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Division of Virology under the School of Pathology. Candidates interested in pursuing an academic or professional career in infectious disease research, or translational protein science, with a special focus on viral immunopathogenesis, antibody/protein engineering, and diagnostic development are encouraged to apply.The fellowship will enable an outstanding doctoral graduate to obtain experience in research and innovation at a higher education institution under the mentorship of established researchers and in collaboration with international partners.The fellowship is awarded on a competitive basis, considering 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 two years subject to satisfactory performance and available funding.Duties and responsibilities: Author/co-author at least three (3) publication outputs per year in the form of DHET-accredited scholarly journal articles or book chapters. Renewal of the fellowship beyond the first year depends on satisfactory performance and the submission of an annual progress report.Initiate projects and actively seek external funding opportunities.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.Contribute to the academic environment through mentorship of postgraduate students and participation in school's activities.Eligibility requirements: Graduated with a PhD degree in Virology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Immunology/ Microbiology/Biochemistry or a closely related field 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 their postdoctoral period at the UFS.Open to all for full-time research at the University of the Free State. Preference will be given to South African citizens.Value of the fellowship: R annual fellowship.CompetenciesTo apply, please email the following documentation by 14 November 2025 to Ms. Refentse Lebese at: 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 record and copy of doctoral degree certificate.Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants).Contact details of two academic referees who have taught/supervised the candidate.Closing date:14 November 2025.Commencement of fellowship:As soon as possible.For enquiries, please contact:Prof Z.N. MakatiniOffice: E-mail: General:The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at: EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.How to apply to this jobTo apply, please email the following documentation by 14 November 2025 to Ms. Refentse Lebese at: 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 record and copy of doctoral degree certificate.Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants).Contact details of two academic referees who have taught/supervised the candidate

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