Cobus Visagie
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PhD and MSc positions in fungal biodiversity, mycology, microbiology, DNA barcoding and genomics at University of Pretoria University of Pretoria in South Africa
Degree Level
Master's, PhD
Field of study
Molecular Biology
Funding
The project is funded by the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) New Frontiers Research Award. The post does not specify stipend, tuition coverage, or exact funding amounts for the PhD or MSc positions.
Country
South Africa
University
University of Pretoria

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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 country’s first comprehensive, genome-linked fungal reference collection.
Ideal candidates should have a background in mycology or microbiology and be comfortable with both laboratory and field-based research. Experience or interest in fungal culturing, molecular biology, metabarcoding, and genomics would be especially relevant. Fieldwork across diverse South African landscapes is part of the project.
Location: FABI, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
Start date: Preferred start is early 2027.
Interested applicants should consult the attached advertisement for full application details and next steps.
Funding details
The project is funded by the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) New Frontiers Research Award. The post does not specify stipend, tuition coverage, or exact funding amounts for the PhD or MSc positions.
What's required
Applicants should have a background in mycology or microbiology and be comfortable with hands-on fungal culturing and molecular/metabarcoding work. Fieldwork across South African landscapes is expected. The post indicates a PhD (3 years) and an MSc (2 years) are available; no specific GPA or language-test requirements are mentioned.
How to apply
Read the attached advertisement for full details. If you are a fit, prepare to apply according to the instructions in the ad and share the opportunity with others who may be interested.
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