Vacancies: MSc/PhD/postdoctoral Fellowship

A number of vacancies for MSc, PhD and post doctoral Fellowship are now open in the Bacterial Genomics and Host Pathogen Interactions group (Department of Biochemistry Genetics and Microbiology, FABI). Our research is aimed at understanding plant pathogen interactions with a focus on three major groups of phytopathogens including bacteria, oomycetes and nematodes. 

The closing date for applications is 28 November 2023.

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Postdoctoral Position in Biological Control and Monitoring of the Polyphagous Shothole Borer (PSHB) 

We seek to hire a postdoctoral research fellow to conduct mission oriented research to develop and improve integrated pest management tactics and strategies for the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB), Euwallacea fornicatus, and its Fusarium fungal symbiont in South Africa. Emphasis will be on the potential biological control of this insect. This position is part of a larger project on the PSHB invasion in South Africa, funded by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE).

The deadline for application is 10 November, 2023. The applicant will be expected to start in January or February 2024.

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One-year internships in Phytosanitation and Biosecurity

The FABI Internship Programme in Phytosanitation and Biosecurity, is designed to expand the depth and breadth of the interns’ previous academic learning in the plant health domain. The Programme draws from the expertise of multiple stakeholders and the training is coordinated with the needs of relevant industries, organizations and government. Our vision is that this Programme prepares interns for careers in the forestry and agricultural sectors. Interns will be trained to provide technical support to improve the updating of outdated import requirements; assist with a higher turnover of completed pest risk information packages and pest risk assessments, as well as to contribute to pest and disease diagnostic and extension, surveillance and biological control programs.

Applications are now open for the appointment of interns, starting 1 February 2024. The closing date for applications is 16 October 2023.

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Postdoctoral Position in Genomics of Botryosphaeriaceae

We seek to hire a postdoctoral research fellow to conduct research on the genomics of Botryosphaeriaceae in the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI) at the University of Pretoria.

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