Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: The University of the Free State (UFS) is seeking qualified candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship in interdisciplinary applied physics with a special focus on High-Performance Computing. This fellowship offers a unique opportunity for outstanding doctoral graduates to engage in innovative research and gain experience at a higher education institution.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (UFS Grid Related Research Group)
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Research Area: Interdisciplinary applied physics with High-Performance Computing (HPC) support
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at UFS
- PhD degree in a relevant discipline (physics, theoretical physics, astrophysics, applied mathematics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, medical physics, or equivalent) within the last five years
- Applicants must not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship
- Relocation to the UFS for the fellowship’s duration (residential fellowship)
Job Description: The successful candidate will:
- Conduct innovative research in interdisciplinary applied physics with HPC support
- Author/co-author at least three (3) publication outputs per year
- Initiate projects, seek funding, and collaborate in a group environment
- Focus on interdisciplinary work in physics, engineering, medicine, and mathematics
- Translate methods to researchers from other fields
- Spend time in different research groups supporting main project outcomes
- Register and reside as a postdoctoral research fellow at UFS
- Participate in relevant activities of the School of Postgraduate Studies and the Directorate of Research Development
How to Apply: Interested candidates should email the following documents to Dr Michael Pienaar at [email address] by 1 March 2024:
- Motivation letter, including a 1-2 page outline of relevant expertise and experience
- Full CV with a list of research publications, conference papers, and scholarly output
- Full transcripts of academic record and copy of doctoral degree certificate
- Copy of ID document (or passport for foreign applicants)
- Contact details of two academic referees who have taught/supervised the candidate
Last Date for Apply: 01 March 2024
Value of the Fellowship:
- R 240 000 annual fellowship
- R 30 000 additional research expenses fund
Competencies: Proficiency in written and spoken English, strong background in high-level programming languages (preferably Python), knowledge of High-Performance Computing, and experience with complex systems’ analysis and data interpretation.
Closing date: 01 March 2024
Commencement of fellowship: 01 May 2024
For enquiries, please contact: Dr Michael Pienaar Senior Lecturer/Med Specialist: Paediatrics and Child Health Division Critical Care, UFS
