scientific research jobs in Stellenbosch

Duties/Pligte - Leading independent bioinformatics, computational biology, or genomic epidemiology research projects. - Publishing high-quality research articles in reputable, peer-reviewed journals. - Developing new analytical methods, pipelines, or computational models. - Identifying emerging scientific questions and proposing innovative solutions. - Preparing and submitting competitive...

JOB PURPOSE The Senior Ecologist provides ecological and biodiversity expertise across Peace Parks' operations, ensuring programmes and projects are grounded in sound science, aligned with environmental safeguards, and support organisational goals. Based in the Geospatial, Planning and Science (GPS) Unit, the role strengthens conservation practice and enhances the ecological integrity and...

Conduct research in the field for long and extensive hours.- Plan and co-ordinate research with single or multi-disciplinary team.- Data capturing, analysis, interpretations and recommendations.- Analytical problem solving- Disseminate technology through peer-reviewed scientific articles- Regularly provide feedback (verbal/written) on work activities to supervisor.- Comply with health and safety;...

Role Purpose:The Food Scientist is responsible for developing and testing innovative food products, ensuring consistent product quality, and upholding food safety standards across the business. This role involves working closely with abattoirs, suppliers, and restaurant teams to guarantee the highest quality chicken and chips for customers. The position requires frequent travel across the region...

Conduct research in the field for long and extensive hours.- Plan and co-ordinate research with single or multi-disciplinary team.- Data capturing, analysis, interpretations and recommendations.- Analytical problem solving.- Disseminate technology through peer-reviewed scientific articles.- Regularly provide feedback (verbal/written) on work activities to supervisor.- Comply with health and...

Duties/Pligte- Providing conceptual, strategic, and visionary research and knowledge leadership for the Southern African Resilience Academy, working in consultation with the GRP leadership, the SARChl in Social-Ecological Systems and Resilience, the PECS international project office, and other social-ecological systems and resilience research networks regionally and globally.- Liaising with the...

Duties/Pligte- Managing fruit industry-funded (South Africa Wine, Citrus Research International and HORTGRO) soil water management research projects, as primary- or co-investigator.- Planning and conducting field research in soil water management and soil physical quality in fruit cropping systems.- Analysing, interpreting and presenting soil and plant data, and writing research reports and...

Duties/Pligte- This position forms part of the nGAP and the incumbent will benefit from a reduced workload in the first three to four years. The additional time available will be dedicated towards achieving the teaching and research development goals outlined by the nGAP._The incumbent will be involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Microbiology through:recruiting and supervising...

Duties/Pligte - Receiving, labelling and analysing samples (blood, toxic, tissue, etc.); - Designing and executing laboratory testing according to standard procedures, making observations and interpreting findings; - Conducting experiments under defined conditions to verify/reject various types of hypotheses using refined scientific methods; - Organising and storing all chemical substances,...

Duties/Pligte On Lecturer level: - Teaching and developing undergraduate and postgraduate module content in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics and/or Data Science; - Participating in the Department's research activities; - Honours students research supervision On Senior Lecturer level: - Teaching and developing undergraduate and postgraduate module content in Statistics/Mathematical...

Duties/Pligte - Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the DVO and SAGWRI; - Expanding existing and developing new modules in sensory science, with a focus on grapes and wine; - Creating an active research programme in sensory science, with a focus on grapes and wine; - Developing national and international industry partnerships and networks; - Sourcing and managing external research...

Duties/Pligte - Delivering psychological services to students, prospective students as well as scholars (Grade R to 7), including psychometric assessment, academic counselling, career development counselling and psychotherapy; - Presenting workshops; - Writing psychological reports; - Conducting intake interviews; - Performing administrative tasks; - Participating in individual and group...

Duties/Pligte - Delivering psychological services to students, prospective students as well as scholars (Grade R to 7), including psychometric assessment, academic counselling, career development counselling and psychotherapy; - Presenting workshops; - Writing psychological reports; - Conducting intake interviews; - Performing administrative tasks; - Participating in individual and group...

Duties/Pligte - Supporting the Stellenbosch Business School's Head of Social Impact to implement the School's social impact strategy and programmes; - Supporting the Stellenbosch Business School's Head of Social Impact with Faculty and institutional-related projects; - Advising, assisting and making strategic recommendations to the Stellenbosch Business School's Head of Social Impact and the...

Duties/Pligte - Implementing and coordinating the Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management (Hybrid Learning); - Teaching at least two modules in the Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management; - Publishing academic research; - Supervision of master's students; - Community interaction and service delivery; - Providing project management support for the Postgraduate Diploma in...

Duties/Pligte - General supervision of research greenhouses and glasshouses; - Maintaining tunnels, greenhouses and glasshouses, including the irrigation systems; - Planning and managing contract research projects; liaising with industry partners; drawing up trial plans; collecting and reporting trial data; - Administrative and financial management of greenhouse research funds; - Providing...

Duties/Pligte The key responsibilities of the incumbent will be to work closely with other members of the Innovus technology transfer team on the following key performance areas:Networking and Marketing- Establishing and maintaining productive relationships with SU's academic and research community to stimulate awareness of IP issues, commercial opportunities, and to encourage an innovative and...

Duties/Pligte Position summary:The SAPRI Engagement Manager is a full-time position with traditional weekday office hours and occasionally evening meetings, travel, and events outside of regular office hours. Primary duties include coordinating and implementing SAPRI's Engagement Strategy, including engagement events, public education activities, outreach activities, and exhibits, and...

Duties/Pligte The key responsibilities of the Deputy Director: Spinout Companies and Funds will be to work closely with the Innovus team, spinout companies and the LaunchLab on the following key performance areas:- Supporting early-stage spinout companies in the SU Group of Companies to grow and enter markets successfully and to become sustainable profitable businesses. This will involve...

Duties/Pligte The key responsibilities of the incumbent will be to work closely with other members of the Innovus technology transfer team on the following key performance areas:Networking and Marketing- Establishing and maintaining productive relationships with SU's academic and research community to stimulate awareness of intellectual property (IP) issues and commercial opportunities, and to...