Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management and Conservation Biology
University of the Free State · Free State
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- Conduct innovative research in wildlife science, wildlife management and conservation biology.
- Contribute to research on wildlife monitoring, habitat assessment, sustainable rangeland management, conservation planning and large herbivore ecology.
- Utilise modern technologies including GPS telemetry, GIS, remote sensing, drones and artificial intelligence within wildlife research programmes.
- Publish a minimum of two peer-reviewed scientific papers per year.
- Present research findings at national and international scientific conferences.
- Assist with undergraduate teaching and practical training in Wildlife Science and Wildlife Management.
- Assist with the supervision and mentoring of Honours, MSc and PhD students.
- Contribute to curriculum enhancement and module development.
- Assist with grant applications and research project development.
- Register and reside as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of the Free State and participate in relevant activities of the Directorate of Research and Postgraduate Studies.
Competencies Eligibility criteria
- Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University of the Free State.
- Hold a PhD degree in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Rangeland Science, Animal Science or a closely related discipline.
- Have obtained their doctoral degree within the last five years.
- Demonstrate a publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Have experience in wildlife research and field-based ecological studies
- Demonstrate experience in undergraduate teaching and practical training.
- Demonstrate the ability to contribute to curriculum development and postgraduate supervision.
- Possess excellent scientific writing and communication skills.
- Hold a valid driver's licence attach a copy.
- Successful applicants may not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship period.
- Successful applicants must be willing to relocate to Bloemfontein and participate fully in departmental research, teaching and postgraduate activities.
Closing date: 21 August 2026