MSc and PhD Positions in Mycology at University of Pretoria University of Pretoria in South Africa

FABI at the University of Pretoria is recruiting for the MUFASA (Mapping Unseen Fungi Across South Africa) project, which aims to document South Africa’s fungal diversity through national soil sampling across nine biomes, culture-based isolation, DNA barcoding, metabarcoding, and genomics. This opportunity is for a PhD student (3 years) and an MSc student (2 years) . The project is funded by the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) New Frontiers Research Award . The work will contribute to the count...

A PhD opportunity has been shared for a student to be based at ZSAES in Chiredzi and register with the University of Pretoria. The post appears to be an agricultural research opening, likely connected to agronomy or related crop/field science work, with Robert Mangani mentioned in connection with the opportunity. This is a student opening rather than a scholarship announcement. The post does not provide detailed eligibility criteria, funding information, deadline, or an application portal. Inter...

Postdoctoral Fellow opportunity at Stellenbosch University through the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI). This postdoctoral position focuses on pathogen genomics , climate and environmental data , and modelling cholera and other climate-sensitive disease outbreaks across Africa . The project is part of an international collaboration with Oxford and Cornell , and the fellow will work under the guidance of Dr Carla Mavian , One Health Program Director at CERI. The post is advertis...

Two full-time PhD opportunities are being advertised at Stellenbosch University for students interested in field ecology , quantitative analysis , and research at the interface of biodiversity conservation and sustainable agriculture . This is a strong fit for applicants with backgrounds or interests in biology, environmental science, agriculture, and statistics. The post specifically highlights motivated students who enjoy field-based ecological work and data-driven analysis. No supervisor name...

North-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom, South Africa is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in Plant Photosynthesis and Crop Ecophysiology as part of the Ancient Grains Project . The project focuses on drought and heat stress physiology , chlorophyll a fluorescence , and OJIP analysis , making it a strong fit for researchers with interests in plant stress responses, crop performance, and physiological phenotyping. Eligibility: applicants should hold a PhD in Plant/Crop Physio...