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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Multi-Omics Soybean Tolerance and Climatic Niche Adaptation North-West University in South Africa

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 7, 2026

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South Africa

University

North-West University

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Keywords

Computer Science
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biotechnology
Biology
Computational Biology
Omics
Statistics
Bioinformatic
Plant-soil Interaction
Machine learning

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North-West University (Mahikeng Campus), Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the Soil-Plant-Microbe Interactions group under Prof. Olubukola Babalola.

The project is titled “Multi-Omics Mechanisms of Tolerance and Climatic Niche Adaptation in Soybeans: Addressing Soil Degradation and Farming System Challenges.” The work sits at the intersection of Agriculture, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Statistics, with a strong emphasis on bioinformatics, multi-omics, machine learning, and agricultural genomics.

Applicants should have a PhD in molecular agricultural biotechnology, agricultural genomics, computational biology, or a closely related multi-omics field. The post calls for experience in interdisciplinary research, analysis of agricultural datasets, Python and/or R machine learning libraries, git/version control, independent lab work, student support, and hands-on field/molecular biology plus programming skills. A publication record in bioinformatics, multi-omics, and machine learning is specifically requested.

This is a fixed-term postdoctoral appointment with a stipend currently stated as R320 00.00 per year, with possible extension for a second and subsequent years up to a total of 5 years. Relocation support of up to R20 000 is also mentioned. The closing date is 07 August 2026, and the planned commencement is as soon as possible.

To apply, submit a single PDF containing a one-page motivation letter, research interests, CV with publications, and contact details for 3 referees. Email the application to olubukola.babalola@nwu.ac.za with subject line Ref: SPMIG26, and also follow the official NWU vacancy website instructions.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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