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Chrisna Gouws
5 months ago
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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, and Non-animal Methodologies North-West University in South Africa
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Yearly renewable postdoctoral fellowship for up to 3 years with a tax-free remuneration of R320 000 per annum from NWU funding.
Deadline
Expired
Country
South Africa
University
North-West University
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About this position
North-West University’s Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen), South Africa, is inviting applications for a postdoctoral fellowship focused on Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, and non-animal methodologies.
The position is aimed at an exceptional, highly driven researcher interested in human-based NAMs for biomedical and pharmaceutical research. The project sits within a leading research programme on next-generation, human-relevant biomedical models, including advanced 3D cell culture systems, organoids, and disease modelling technologies for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications.
The successful fellow will contribute to innovative and translational research that aims to transform biomedical testing through ethically responsible approaches. Responsibilities include leading and contributing to research projects, developing and implementing advanced in vitro models, publishing in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, contributing to proposal development, co-supervising postgraduate students, and helping build research capacity.
Eligibility highlights include a PhD obtained within the last 5 years in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, or a related discipline. Applicants should have hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, including iPSCs, organoids, biomedical applications of cultured cells, and molecular biology techniques/bioassays. Experience or interest in primary human cell systems, computational or alternative non-animal models, and advanced 3D culture systems is strongly relevant.
The fellowship starts 1 September 2026, is renewable for up to 3 years, and offers a tax-free remuneration of R320 000 per annum from NWU funding.
To apply, candidates should submit a CV with a publication list, at least two references, a summary of past research, and proof of qualifications. Enquiries and applications should be sent to Prof Chrisna Gouws by 15 June 2026.
Funding details
Yearly renewable postdoctoral fellowship for up to 3 years with a tax-free remuneration of R320 000 per annum from NWU funding.
What's required
Applicants must have a PhD obtained within the last 5 years in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, or a related discipline. Required experience includes mammalian cell culture, iPSCs, organoids, biomedical applications of cultured cells, and molecular biology techniques/bioassays. Preference is given to candidates with proven or emerging expertise in advanced 3D culture systems, primary human cell systems, and computational or alternative non-animal models. Applicants should also demonstrate a strong and growing publication record, scientific leadership, initiative, collaboration, excellent scientific writing and analytical skills, laboratory safety knowledge, and computer competency.
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