Opportunities from University of Cape Town — Department of Biological Sciences

The fellow will work under an academic host at UCT or the South African National Biodiversity Institute at Kirstenbosch, with the fellowship preferably starting in the first quarter of 2027. Limited teaching and supervision opportunities may be offered as part of professional development.

South African and international candidates may apply. Applicants must hold a PhD obtained no more than five years before the fellowship starts and must not previously have held a permanent academic or professional position. Candidates may apply before the PhD is formally awarded but cannot hold the fellowship until the degree has been awarded.