Postdoctoral Research Fellowship : Department of Chemistry (Job...
University of Free State
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The University of the Free State (UFS) invites
applications from suitably qualified candidates for a postdoctoral
fellowship in the Department of Chemistry. Candidates interested in
pursuing an academic or professional career in Physical Chemistry
research, with special interest in nano-sized catalyst development,
heterogeneous catalysis, and industrial application of catalysts, are
encouraged to apply.
The fellowship will enable an outstanding doctoral
graduate to obtain experience of research and innovation at a higher
education institution under the mentorship of established researchers.
The fellowship is awarded on a competitive basis, taking into account
the applicants' academic achievements, publication outputs and research
potential, as well as the relevance of prior experience and expertise.
The fellowship is available for a period of one year, renewable for up
to three years subject to satisfactory performance.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Conduct innovative research in the following areas: Syntheses,
post-synthetic modification and characterisation of nanoparticle (hybrid
and other) catalysts; evaluation of nanoparticle catalysts in
heterogeneous catalytic test reactions: in small scale laboratory
setups, as well as larger, semi-industrial setups; optimization of
catalytic parameters towards industrial application.
• Operate a Reaction Calorimeter (Mettler-Toledo RC1) as well as a
Particle Analyser, Porosity Analyser, TGA, DSC and FTIR
Spectrophotometer.
• 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 annual
progress report.
• Initiate projects and seek funding for them.
• Register and reside as postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS and
participate in relevant activities of the School of Postgraduate Studies
and the Directorate of Research.
Eligibility requirements:
• Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University if the Free State.
• Graduated with a PhD degree in a relevant discipline within the last five years.
• Successful applicants may not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship.
• Successful applicants must be able to relocate to the UFS for the
duration of the fellowship. This is a residential fellowship: the
successful applicant is required to spend 80% of her/his postdoctoral
period at the UFS.
Competencies
Value of the fellowship:
• R 240 000 annual fellowship
• R 30 000 additional research expenses fund
Application:
To apply, please email the following documentation by 31 May 2023 to: langneeh@ufs.ac.za
• Motivation letter, including a 1-2-page outline of relevant expertise and experience.
• Full CV including a list of research publications, conference
papers and other scholarly outputs demonstrating relevant experience in
the field of Conservation Genetics.
• Full transcripts of academic record and copy of doctoral degree certificate.
• Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants).
• Contact details of two academic referees who have taught/supervised the candidate.
Closing date:
31 May 2023.
Commencement of fellowship:
As soon as possible.
For enquiries, please contact:
Dr Ernie Langner: Email: langneeh@ufs.ac.za
General:
The University and SAMRC reserves the right not to fill the post. The
University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the
Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the
designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the
aforementioned act and the employee profile of the specific
department/division.
The University processes personal information in line
with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act
(POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be
treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights
provided to data subjects under POPIA.
The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who
meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that
are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to
shortlisted candidates
only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date
for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful
