Postdoctoral Research Associate jobs in South Africa

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences at Lehigh University seeks a motivated and talented Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to our research initiatives and academic programs. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with Professor Yue Yu in the field of Applied/Computational Mathematics. Research topics of interest include numerical methods for...

Description: The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) seeks to appoint a postdoctoral research fellow (PDRF) to join our cure team, focused on understanding how HIV-specific CD8+ T cells interact with the persistent viral reservoir in human lymphoid tissues. This project investigates why virus-specific immune responses fail to eliminate HIV from immune-privileged sites such as lymph node B...

Description The University of the Free State (UFS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Genetics. Candidates interested in pursuing an academic or professional career in fungal genomics and applications of medicinal and mycotoxigenic fungi, with special research interest in the African context, are encouraged to apply. The...

Job Title- Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Curriculum Studies and Academic Planning (Job ID: 6135)- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Vice-Rector: Academic -> Directorate for Institutional Research and Academic Planning- Contract Type- Contract- Occupational Level- Junior Management- Location- Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)- Closing Date- 31/5/2025-...

Duties and responsibilities: • Conduct innovative research in the following areas: Fungal genomics and transcriptomics, fungal biosystematics, medicinal fungi, mycotoxins, mushroom cultivation. • 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. The renewal of the fellowship beyond the first year...

The project focusses on bioproducts, such as biohydrogen, biosurfactants, and others using various biocatalysts. Minimum requirements for the role: Must have a Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or related PhD. Relevant experience with micro-organism cultivation is required. Must have strong interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills. Attention to detail and accuracy is...

Salary: Research Assistant: £33,002 to £34,610 per annum Research Associate: £35,608 to £38,784 per annum Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Closing Date: 09 February 2026 The Role Are you looking...

Hire Resolves client is growing their research team and seeking a Research Associate to support strategic initiatives, deliver actionable insights, and help drive innovation across our AI platform and client solutions.

Description The University of the Free State (UFS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Religion Studies within the Faculty of Theology and Religion. Candidates interested in pursuing an academic career with research focus are encouraged to apply. The fellowship is awarded on a competitive basis, taking into account the...

Duties and responsibilities: • Conduct innovative research in at least one of the following areas: - Theology of Technology - Theology and Religion in conversation with the Eco-Humanities - Theology and Philosophies of Embodiment • 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. The renewal of...

Salary: Reserach Assistant - £33,002 to £34,610 per annum Research Associate - £35,608 per annum Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Closing Date: 05 February 2026 The Role This is a full-time,...

Description: We are seeking for an enthusiastic, curious, and determined research associate with a proven record track and expertise in preparing genomic libraries for NGS microbial (TB/HIV) genomics, bioinformatics & biostatistics tools as well as expertise in innovative molecular biology and TB diagnostic technologies as well as hands-on experience with NGS and NGS applications (e.g. library...

Description The University of the Free State (UFS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Office of the Vice-Dean: Learning, Teaching, Innovation and Digitalisation in the Faculty of Law. Candidates interested in pursuing an academic or professional career in (research) Law, with special research interests in teaching, learning, innovation...

Salary: Reserach Assistant £33,002 - £34,610 per annum Reserach Associate £35,608 per annum Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Closing Date: 9 February 2026 The Role We are seeking a post-doctoral...

Duties and responsibilities: • Conduct innovative research in the field of New Approach Methods (NAMs), relating to the development and validation of novel advanced three-dimensional (3D) cancer models for pharmaceutical applications. • Conceptualise own research project and secure external funding. • Training and co-supervision of postgraduate students. • Author/co-author at least three (3)...

Salary: Reserach Assistant - £33,002 to £34,610 per annum Research Associate - £35,608 to £36,636 per annum Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Closing Date: 05 February 2026 The Role The School of...

Description The University of the Free State (UFS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for postdoctoral fellowship in the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Religion, Community and Ecologies (CIRRCE). The fellowship is awarded on a competitive basis, taking into account the applicants' academic achievements, publication outputs and research potential, as well as the...

Duties and responsibilities: • Conduct innovative research with specific focus on African spirituality, and or religion and ecology. • 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. The renewal of the fellowship beyond the first year depends on satisfactory performance and the submission of an...

Salary: Reserach Assistant: £33,002 - £33,951 per annum, pro rata Research Associate: £35,608 - £46,049 per annum, pro rata Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Closing Date: 02 February 2026 The...

Salary: £35, £37, per annum Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Closing Date: 01 February 2026 The Role We are seeking a Research Associate in Newcastle University Business School (NUBS) to conduct...