Postdoc Fellow: Herbal & Cannabis Pharmacology Research

CUADS UFS

Bloemfontein

On-site

ZAR 297,000 - 363,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

The University of the Free State invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Clinical Medicine. The fellowship supports an outstanding doctoral graduate to gain experience in research and innovation under mentorship of established researchers in herbal medicines, cannabis research and formulation studies.

Two-year appointment, renewable to a total of four years subject to performance and funding.

Qualifications

Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University of the Free State.
PhD in Pharmacology, Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences within the last five years.
Experience in pharmacological bioassays, drug discovery and drug formulations.
Molecular pharmacology and in vivo work experience preferred.
Herbal medicines research experience with reference to Alzheimer’s, cancer, diabetes, inflammation, and noncommunicable metabolic diseases.

Responsibilities

Conduct innovative research in herbal medicines, cannabis research and formulation studies.
Publish at least two original scholarly journal articles or book chapters.
Register and reside as a postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS and engage in departmental activities.
Undertake additional relevant research activities as guided by the postdoctoral mentor.