Bayesian Modelling Postdoc Fellow — Residential Research

UFS; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in Free State invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Mathematical Statistics and Actuarial Science. Candidates with a PhD in a relevant field are encouraged to apply for research in Bayesian modelling. The fellowship offers R 270,000 annually and requires applicants to conduct innovative research and produce scholarly outputs. The closing date for applications is 30 September 2025.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research in Bayesian modelling.
• Author / co-author at least three (3) publication outputs per year.
• Initiate projects and seek funding for them.

Education

PhD degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

A prominent university in Free State invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Mathematical Statistics and Actuarial Science. Candidates with a PhD in a relevant field are encouraged to apply for research in Bayesian modelling. The fellowship offers R 270,000 annually and requires applicants to conduct innovative research and produce scholarly outputs. The closing date for applications is 30 September 2025.