Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (1-year contract, renewable up to 3 years) (Job ID: 6516)

The University of the Free State invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Animal Science to conduct research in animal breeding, focusing on molecular genetics, rumen microbiome dynamics, and quantitative genetics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research on genetic parameters estimation in livestock, genome‑wide association studies, genetic marker analysis, rumen microbiome diversity analysis, and animal production trials.
• Author or co‑author at least three scholarly publications annually in DHET–accredited journals or books.
• Initiate projects, seek funding, and prepare annual progress reports to secure fellowship renewal.
• Register as a postdoctoral research fellow at UFS Bloemfontein and participate in activities of the Centre for Graduate Support and the Directorate of Research.