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University of Cape Town
5 months ago
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Postdoc in Neuroimaging, Neurogenetics, and Translational Neuroscience at the University of Cape Town University of Cape Town in South Africa
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Psychiatry
Funding
Post-doctoral fellowship renewable annually depending on satisfactory academic progress and availability of funding. No fringe benefits are provided; the successful candidate is responsible for their own medical aid and insurance arrangements. Tax-free status will be arranged with the South African Revenue Services.
Deadline
Expired
Country
South Africa
University
University of Cape Town
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About this position
The University of Cape Town Neuroscience Institute is advertising a postdoctoral fellowship through the Centre of Brain and Behaviour in the Department of Psychiatry & Mental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences.
This opportunity is for research in neuroimaging, neurogenetics, and/or translational neuroscience, with cross-cutting work in brain and behaviour. The post is suitable for candidates with a strong background in fundamental and/or clinical research in one of these areas.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a PhD degree completed within the past 5 years, or provide proof of thesis submission at the time of application. An excellent academic record is required, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Applicants should not previously have held full-time permanent professional or comprehensive academic posts.
Funding and conditions: the fellowship is renewable annually depending on satisfactory academic progress and availability of funding. There are no fringe benefits, and the successful candidate is responsible for their own medical aid and insurance arrangements. Tax-free status will be arranged with the South African Revenue Services.
How to apply: email a single PDF application to A/Prof. Pieter Naudé and A/Prof. Nastassja Koen, using the subject line Centre of Brain and Behaviour. Include a one-page motivation letter with research interests, a CV, academic transcripts, and the names/contact details of three referees.
Note: the post is open for 2026 and will close once a suitable candidate is identified; no fixed deadline is stated in the post.
Funding details
Post-doctoral fellowship renewable annually depending on satisfactory academic progress and availability of funding. No fringe benefits are provided; the successful candidate is responsible for their own medical aid and insurance arrangements. Tax-free status will be arranged with the South African Revenue Services.
What's required
Applicants must have a PhD degree achieved within the past 5 years, or proof of thesis submission at the time of application. Candidates should have an excellent academic record, evidence of ability to work independently and as part of a team, and may not previously have held full-time permanent professional or comprehensive academic posts. The successful candidate may be asked to participate in departmental activities such as limited teaching, co-supervision, and related duties.
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Professors
A/Prof.
South Africa
Research Interests
Immunology
Psychiatry
Psychoneuroimmunology
Inflammatory Biomarkers
Neuroinflammation
A/Prof.
South Africa
Research Interests
Neuropsychology
Psychiatry
Neuroimaging
Salud Pública
Psychology
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