Postdoctoral Research Fellowship :Fort Hare Institute of Technology (Fixed Term Contract)

Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship :Fort Hare Institute of Technology Start Date: 2026-08-25 - 2026-09-11 Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract EC000817 Sectors: Academic Location: Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Salary: Brief: DEPARTMENT OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS (On behalf of Fort Hare institute of technology) Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship 2026–2028 (24-month period)" Description: Fort Hare Institute of technology wish to appoint one Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) to contribute to the program by characterizing and fabricating large area perovskite solar cells that will be used in community gardens. The key performance areas include: Model and optimize La₂₋ₓSrₓNiMnO₆ perovskite device performance SCAPS-1D. Synthesis of Sr-doped LNMO (La₂₋ₓSrₓNiMnO₆) using spin coating with bandgap tuning achieved by optimizing Sr concentration. Development of a methodology for large area spectrally selective perovskite solar modules using industrial fabrication techniques. Characterization and evaluation of fabricated devices for their spectral selectivity and suitability in agrivoltaic applications. Detail: Requirements: The successful candidate will preferably have a doctorate, completed in the last five years, in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering or related field at a higher education institution in South Africa or abroad. If not yet in possession of a doctoral degree, they need to submit a written statement from the Registrar (or equivalent) at the issuing University confirming that they satisfactorily fulfilled the University's requirements for a doctoral degree at the time of application for a postdoctoral research fellowship. Details of the qualification and expected date of graduation should be included in the statement. A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the abovementioned research areas. A track record of publications in DHET accredited journals The successful candidate may not be in the employment of UFH (including Time on Task) at the time of taking the postdoctoral fellowship. The successful candidate may not be employed in any other institution/company during their postdoctoral fellowship. The successful candidate may be of any age, gender or nationality (subject only to the visa regulations of the Department of Home Affairs) Preference will be given to South African females. Conditions : By the end of their first year, the PDRF is expected to have submitted papers amounting to 2 units for review on the topic of their postdoctoral research which meets the following minimum requirements PDRF extending into their second and subsequent years are expected to have published (or have in-press) 2 units. All papers must be on the topic of the postdoctoral research and details of the papers must be submitted by the host to the PGS office by the end of each renewal year. Expected outcomes: Produce spectrally selective perovskite solar modules capable of efficient energy generation while supporting plant growth Provide a scalable model for next-generation agrivoltaic deployment in community settings A minimum of 4 publications in DHET accredited journals Co-mentoring of postgraduate students Application details: Please email the following documents to Mr. Mandilakhe Qelesile ( [email protected] ) and copy Ms. Babalwa Solani ( [email protected] / [email protected] ) Motivation letter should include a 1 – 2-page outline of relevant expertise and experience. Full CV including a list of research publications. Full transcript of recent academic records and a copy of the doctoral degree certificate and any other relevant certificates. Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants). On the subject line write, Fabrication of large area Perovskite Solar Modules . For queries: Please contact Prof. E. Meyer via email: [email protected] . NOTE: Applications will be treated in order of arrival and with the highest degree of confidentiality. Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. The University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing, preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile. The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment. Closing date: 11 September 2026. show more... Apply