POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (Plant Physiology)

DEPARTMENT OF NATURE CONSERVATION

One-Year Fixed Contract

Key Performance Areas:

Interact with collaborators to design experiments and develop process designs.
Draft grant applications in this broad research area.
Publish a minimum of 3 manuscripts per year in reputable journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings in this field.
Manage an internal database containing the results of laboratory experiments and molecular simulations that can be used to model new applications.
Ability to co-supervise relevant postgraduate research and/or collaborating with other postdoctoral fellows.
Involvement in initiating and managing research projects.
Assisting in overall management and contribute to the various activities of the Research projects.
Initiating, developing and/or being involved in research networks, collaborations (i.e. formulating spin-offs, and joint ventures), institutional partnerships, and the organization of research events.

Minimum Requirements:

A recently earned PhD in Biological Science (specializing Plant Physiology, Invasive Biology, Ecology), graduated within the previous five years.
International Postdoctoral Research Fellows must have a long-term visitor’s visa endorsed for academic activities affiliated with MUT.
Solid knowledge of molecular dynamics simulation.
At least 4 published journal papers in the last 24 months.
Has not held full-time permanent academic or professional employment.
Established track record of publications and conference contributions related to the outlined research areas.
Experience in postgraduate student mentorship.

Competencies:

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Physiological skills/techniques.

Salary Scale: R300,000.00 basic salary per annum – with no benefits

Closing Date: 12 April 2024

To apply for positions at Mangosuthu University of Technology, interested candidates must submit the following documents:

(a) A motivation letter detailing how they meet the requirements of the position.
(b) An application form, available for download from www.mut.ac.za.
(c) A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
(d) Certified copies of academic qualifications, academic records, proof of professional registration (if applicable), and a copy of a valid driver’s license. If qualifications were obtained outside South Africa, applicants should provide academic transcripts and a SAQA evaluation certificate.
(e) Names and contact information of three referees.

All documents should be emailed to hr@mut.ac.za, with a copy to kuben@mut.ac.za.

For inquiries, applicants can contact the Human Resources department at Tel: (031) 907 7626 / 7560 / 7565.

The closing date for applications is 12 April 2024.

Mangosuthu University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to improve representivity within the institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups, including people with disabilities, in accordance with the institution’s Employment Equity targets.

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (Computational Modelling in Phytomedicine)

FACULTY OF NATURE CONSERVATION

One-Year Fixed Contract

Key Performance Areas:

Interact with collaborators to design experiments and develop process designs.
Draft grant applications in this broad research area.
Publish a minimum of 2 manuscripts per year in reputable journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings in this field.
Manage an internal database containing the results of laboratory experiments and molecular simulations that can be used to model new applications.
Ability to co-supervise relevant postgraduate research and/or collaborating with other postdoctoral fellows.
Involvement in initiating and managing research projects.
Assisting in overall management and contribute to the various activities of the Research projects.
Initiating, developing and/or being involved in research networks, collaborations (i.e. formulating spin-offs, and joint ventures), institutional partnerships, and the organization of research events.

Minimum Requirements:

A recently earned PhD in Biological Science (specializing Biochemistry, Botany/Plant Biology, Phytomedicine and Plant Biotechnology), or in Chemistry (Computational modelling), graduated within the previous five years.
International Postdoctoral Research Fellows must have a long-term visitor’s visa endorsed for academic activities affiliated with MUT.
Solid knowledge of molecular dynamics simulation.
At least 4 published journal papers in the last 24 months.
Has not held full-time permanent academic or professional employment.
Established track record of publications and conference contributions related to the outlined research areas.
Experience in postgraduate student mentorship.

Competencies: