Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Department of Mathematical Statistics and Actuarial Science (J[...]

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

Description

The University of the Free State (UFS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Mathematical Statistics and Actuarial Science. Candidates interested in pursuing an academic or professional career in statistical research with a special research interest in Bayesian modelling and mixed models are encouraged to apply.

Duties and responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research in Bayesian modelling.
• Author / co-author at least three (3) publication outputs per year in the form of DHET accredited scholarly journal articles or books / chapters in books. The renewal of the fellowship beyond the first year depends on satisfactory performance and the submission of an annual progress report.
• Initiate projects and seek funding for them.
• Register and reside as postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS and participate in relevant activities of the Department of Mathematical Statistics and Actuarial Sciences.

Eligibility requirements

• Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University of the Free State.
• 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. This is a residential fellowship: the successful applicant is required to spend 80% of her / his postdoctoral period at the UFS.

Value of the fellowship

• R 270 000 annual fellowship
• R 30 000 additional research expenses fund

Application

To apply please email the following documentation by 30 September 2025 to Prof. Fabio Correa ( a )

• Motivation letter including a 1-2-page outline of relevant expertise and experience.
• Full CV including a list of research publications, conference papers, and other scholarly outputs demonstrating relevant experience in the field of Conservation Genetics.
• Full transcripts of academic record and copy of doctoral degree certificate.
• Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants).
• Contact details of two academic referees who have taught / supervised the candidate.

Closing date: 30 September 2025.

Commencement of fellowship: 02 January 2026

For enquiries

Prof. Fabio Correa at

General

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups, including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at: EEA13EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University and SAMRC reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Required Experience

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Employment Type

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Experience

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