Postdoctoral Fellowships for research in Materials Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, including polyme

Job Details

• Expires 14 September 0 days left to apply

• Reference number: UFSCHEM103
• Province: Free State
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
• Posted: August 15th

Background to Position

The Department of Chemistry at the University of the Free State has two full-time, two-year Postdoctoral Fellowships available for research in Materials Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, including polymer science and/or nano-chemistry.

Job Description

Duties:

• 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
• Do innovative research polymers in agriculture and/or innovative organic synthesis; 
• 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;
• Assist in postgraduate supervision;

Inherent Criteria

Desired skills and experience:

• Candidates with PhDs in Chemistry or related fields are encouraged to apply. The successful candidates will be required to conduct innovative research on polymers and nanomaterials with agricultural applications and/or organic synthesis of small molecules of high value.
• The fellowships are open to all South African and foreign nationals, who graduated with a PhD degree in a relevant discipline within the last five years. Applicants must be able to relocate to the UFS for the duration of the fellowship.

Which disciplines does your ideal candidate come from?

Chemistry specializing in polymer or nanochemistry and/or organic chemistry synthesis

Application Requirement

To apply, please email the following documentation by 1 November 2024 to Prof HG Visser: visserhg@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 output;
• 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

About University of the Free State

The University of the Free State is a multi-campus institution, with two diverse campuses in Bloemfontein and one in Qwaqwa in the scenic Eastern Free State, accommodating more than 40 000 students in its seven faculties, with an increasing number of international students and associates, and an ever-widening scope of active involvement in and contribution to its surrounding communities. It is an institution that goes all out to provide its students and staff with an outstanding university experience, anchored in a value bedrock of Excellence, Innovation and Impact, Sustainability, Care, Social Justice, and Accountability.