phd research jobs in Stellenbosch

Conduct research in the field for long and extensive hours.- Plan and co-ordinate research with single or multi-disciplinary team.- Data capturing, analysis, interpretations and recommendations.- Analytical problem solving- Disseminate technology through peer-reviewed scientific articles- Regularly provide feedback (verbal/written) on work activities to supervisor.- Comply with health and safety;...

The project focusses on bioproducts, such as biohydrogen, biosurfactants, and others using various biocatalysts. Minimum requirements for the role: Must have a Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or related PhD. Relevant experience with micro-organism cultivation is required. Must have strong interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills. Attention to detail and accuracy is...

JOB PURPOSE The Senior Ecologist provides ecological and biodiversity expertise across Peace Parks' operations, ensuring programmes and projects are grounded in sound science, aligned with environmental safeguards, and support organisational goals. Based in the Geospatial, Planning and Science (GPS) Unit, the role strengthens conservation practice and enhances the ecological integrity and...

We Go Places How about you? Immediate Superior: Lead Sensory Location: Stellenbosch Function: Supply Chain Sub Function: Intrinsics Type of Contract: Permanent Reference Number: Closing Date: 29/12/2025 - Purpose of the role Execute sensory projects through cutting edge sensory methodologies and best practices to unlock product insight within relevant market and competitor landscape and support...

Duties/Pligte - Leading independent bioinformatics, computational biology, or genomic epidemiology research projects. - Publishing high-quality research articles in reputable, peer-reviewed journals. - Developing new analytical methods, pipelines, or computational models. - Identifying emerging scientific questions and proposing innovative solutions. - Preparing and submitting competitive...

Employer:Process Engineering, Stellenbosch University Location: Department of Process Engineering, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch Degree level: Full-time research-based Masters or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering An opportunity is available for postgraduate research at Masters or PhD level focused on the assessment and optimization of bioprocesses for the production of valuable...

Duties/Pligte- Providing conceptual, strategic, and visionary research and knowledge leadership for the Southern African Resilience Academy, working in consultation with the GRP leadership, the SARChl in Social-Ecological Systems and Resilience, the PECS international project office, and other social-ecological systems and resilience research networks regionally and globally.- Liaising with the...

Duties/Pligte Reporting to the Head of the Division of Health Systems and Public Health, the incumbent's duties will include: - Providing leadership in developing the fields of occupational medicine, occupational health and public health, including strategic niche areas within these fields. - Increasing the output of relevant and high-quality research in occupational medicine and related...

Duties/Pligte- This position forms part of the nGAP and the incumbent will benefit from a reduced workload in the first three to four years. The additional time available will be dedicated towards achieving the teaching and research development goals outlined by the nGAP._The incumbent will be involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Microbiology through:recruiting and supervising...

Duties/Pligte- This position will be part of the Stellenbosch Business School's academic leadership team that facilitates a range of transformative leadership development and organisational behaviour modules and events for various programmes, as well as supervising and conducting research. As head of the School's Career Leadership Programme, the role will support our endeavour to develop the...

Duties/Pligte On Lecturer level: - Teaching and developing undergraduate and postgraduate module content in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics and/or Data Science; - Participating in the Department's research activities; - Honours students research supervision On Senior Lecturer level: - Teaching and developing undergraduate and postgraduate module content in Statistics/Mathematical...

Duties/Pligte - Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the DVO and SAGWRI; - Expanding existing and developing new modules in sensory science, with a focus on grapes and wine; - Creating an active research programme in sensory science, with a focus on grapes and wine; - Developing national and international industry partnerships and networks; - Sourcing and managing external research...

Duties/Pligte - Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the Department of Soil Science; - Developing and updating Soil Physics and Soil Water Management modules; - Sourcing and managing external research funds; - Supervision of postgraduate students; - Creating an active and productive research programme in the fields of Soil Physics or Soil Water related fields; - Developing national and...

Duties/Pligte- Teaching and administration of mainly IoT and 4IR undergraduate and postgraduate modules;- Supervising final year engineering projects and postgraduate (Master's) students in the field of IoT and 4IR advanced design and manufacture;- Performing basic and/or applied research focused on research areas relevant to IoT and 4IR advanced design and manufacture;- Collaborating with...

Duties/Pligte- Actively conducting research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals in a relevant area that aligns with the current research of the Applied Mathematics Division;- Recruiting and supervising postgraduate students;- Teaching and coordinating undergraduate and postgraduate Applied Mathematics modules in science and engineering programmes;- Securing research funding;- Participating...

Duties/Pligte - Facilitating the process of establishing sustainable transformation committees in academic departments, faculties and support environments; - Advising, supporting and resourcing faculty and PASS environment transformation committees on transformation strategy and programming to support the implementation of the Transformation Plan; - Advising, supporting and resourcing...

Duties/Pligte - Lecturing two modules at the LLM (or equivalent) level in Financial Regulation Law and also other law modules; - Developing and coordinating a specialised LLM (or equivalent programme) in Financial Regulation Law; - Actively researching, writing and publishing in Financial Regulation Law; - Postgraduate supervision in Financial Regulation Law or other areas of commercial law; -...

Duties/Pligte Reporting to the Executive Head: Pathology, the incumbent's duties will include: Overall strategic leadership of the Division, giving expression to its vision of becoming a world - class centre for training, research and innovation in Anatomical Pathology;- - Fostering an inclusive and collegial environment that encourages a high level of performance, communication and...

Duties/Pligte - Developing, designing, delivering, evaluating courses of study in Life Skills for Drama, Music, Visual Arts and Physical Education in Foundation Phase, Intermediate Phase and PGCE programmes; - Developing education students' knowledge and skills in researching and teaching in Life Skills, Drama, Music, Visual Arts and Physical Education for Foundation Phase, Intermediate Phase...

Duties/Pligte The meaningful integration of learning technologies in programmes and modules in partnership with faculties. This includes support for quality teaching, learning and assessment (T-L-A) and for the professional development of academics, with a focus on the use of learning technologies in T-L-A (including blended - and online learning). Duties will include: - Collaborating with...