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Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry Jobs in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa at Rhodes University
Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry
Company: Rhodes University
Location: Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa
3 Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are available for the following projects at the Rhodes University Biotechnology Innovation Centre:
Development of paper-based diagnostic tests for monitoring human and animal health and detecting environmental and food-related pathogens using molecular biology approaches such as LAMP.
Separation and quantification of bioactive compounds in cannabis and medicinal plant extracts using analytical chemistry approaches such as HPLC and GC-MS.
Suitable candidates may have a PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related discipline. Ideally, the selected candidate will have expertise in any of the following:
chemical and biological sensors;
molecular biology, especially molecular diagnostics;
biomolecule immobilisation;
analytical chemistry and surrounding techniques (such as HPLC, GC-MS, etc.)
Selected candidates are required to:
have a PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related discipline, that was awarded within the past 5 years;
have demonstrated experience in the above expertises (such as publication of relevant scientific research);
have excellent written and communication skills
The fellowships will be awarded for a minimum of one year, renewable for up to three years, depending on performance. The fellowships are funded through the National Research Foundation (NRF) South African Research Chair in Biotechnology Innovation & Engagement and is subject to the NRF Conditions of Grant.
For more information and/or to apply, email a CV and motivation letter to Prof J.L. Limson ([email protected]). You may also apply via LinkedIn.com.
These positions are available to start immediately. While preference will be given to South African citizens or permanent residents, applications are welcomed from all who meet the criteria.
We reserve the right not to make an appointment for these posts.
The posts will remain open until filled or withdrawn.
