Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (1-year contract, renewable up to 3 years) (Job ID: 6516)

Job Title : Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (1-year contract, renewable up to 3 years) (Job ID: 6516)

Organizational Unit : University of the Free State → Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences → Department Animal Science

Contract Type : Temporary

Location : Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date : 31 July 2026

Overview

The University of the Free State invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship to join the Department of Animal Science. Candidates interested in pursuing an academic or professional career in Animal Breeding, with a focus on molecular genetics (including rumen microbiome dynamics) or quantitative genetics, are encouraged to apply. The fellowship provides the opportunity for a talented doctoral graduate to gain research and innovation experience at a higher education institution under the mentorship o...