Postdoc: Mitochondrial Disease iPSC Modeling & Therapies

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research university invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to study mitochondrial diseases. The role involves using iPSC models to investigate complex I deficiency, requiring a recent PhD in Biochemistry, expertise in bioenergetics or metabolomics, and a strong publication record. The position offers competitive funding for 1 to 3 years, with responsibilities including iPSC culturing, data analysis, and supervision of students. Interested candidates should apply via email before the closing date of 15 February 2026.

Benefits

Competitive scholarship for 1 to 3 years

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• PhD awarded in the last 5 years in a relevant field.
• Experience in culturing and differentiating iPSCs.
• Strong interest in drug screening and therapeutic development.

Responsibilities

• Culturing iPSC lines and modeling mitochondrial dysfunction.
• Troubleshooting specialized bioenergetic equipment.
• Preparing and publishing research proposals and papers.
• Delivering presentations at conferences.
• Supervising postgraduate students and contributing to classes.

Skills

iPSC culturing

Differentiation

Bioenergetics

Metabolomics

Microscopy

Publication record

Education

PhD in Biochemistry or related field

Tools

O2k-FluoRespirometer

Seahorse XF Analyser

GC/LC-MS

Job description

A prestigious research university invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to study mitochondrial diseases. The role involves using iPSC models to investigate complex I deficiency, requiring a recent PhD in Biochemistry, expertise in bioenergetics or metabolomics, and a strong publication record. The position offers competitive funding for 1 to 3 years, with responsibilities including iPSC culturing, data analysis, and supervision of students. Interested candidates should apply via email before the closing date of 15 February 2026.