Post-doctoral fellowship
Post-doctoral fellowship - SANBI Skip to content About Us Jobs Opportunities Contact Home Menu Menu Gardens Biodiversity Resources Community Initiatives News Room Events Open search bar Search for: Close search bar Home » Current » Post-doctoral fellowship Post-doctoral fellowship 18/09/2026 Duration: 2 years Automating decision-support tools to improve the management and regulation of biological invasions in South Africa. A post-doctoral fellowship is available to conduct research as part of the South African National Biodiversity Institute’s work on biological invasions. In working at the interface of research, management, and policy, the post-doctoral researcher would both do high-quality research, producing results that have impact (e.g., on the regulations or on how plants are managed). The position thus provide opportunities for post-docs to develop their skills and bring new skills in the context of real-world problems. For details see the post-doc outline at: https://tinyurl.com/yck5tmx4 Requirements Post-doctoral research funding is open to anyone who has completed their PhD in the last five years (not including any gaps in working or pro rata part-time positions) or can provide evidence that their PhD will be awarded shortly. Application procedure Send copies of the following documents as a single combined pdf To: students@sanbi.org.za Cc: sanbi.dbi.bursaries@gmail.com Subject: SANBI Biological Invasions Post-Doc application 2027 a cover-sheet available at: https://tinyurl.com/yck5tmx4 a covering letter (~3 pages) explaining the interest in and suitability to the position; a full CV; two letters of reference from academic supervisors; certified copy of academic marks for courses studied; certified copy of highest qualification (certified translation if required); a certified copy of ID or passport; and pdfs (or an open-source link) to two journal articles demonstrating research to date. E-mails must be <11MB. For queries about the project please contact John Wilson jrwilson@sun.ac.za For questions about the application process please contact Ms René du Toit ( r.dutoit@sanbi.org.za ) SANBI reserves the right not to fill these fellowships. If no response has been received within 28 working days of the closing date, candidates may assume that their applications were unsuccessful. Application cover sheet Closes: Friday, 30 October 2026 Location: Stellenbosch Value: R 400,000 p.a. Starting date: 1 January 2027 (negotiable) Notice to prospective service providers Working for SANBI Overview Remuneration and Benefits Student & Intern Programmes Volunteering Overview Past Jobs Past Tenders (Opportunities) ABOUT SANBI The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) contributes to South Africa’s sustainable development by facilitating access to biodiversity data, generating information and knowledge, building capacity, providing policy advice, showcasing and conserving biodiversity in its national botanical and zoological gardens. Terms and conditions QUICK LINKS Gardens Biodiversity Resources Community Initiatives News Room Events Sitemap CONTACT US Postal: Private Bag X101, Silverton, 0184 Physical: 2 Cussonia Ave, Brummeria, Pretoria. Tel: +27 (0)12 002 5201 / +27 (0)12 002 5200 Fax: +27 (0)12 804 3211 To report suspected fraud at SANBI Email: sanbi@thehotline.co.za Toll free number: 0800 160 999 Report complaints on environmental and/or social harms and gender discrimination arising from SANBI’s activities Email: safeguards@sanbi.org.za STAY UP TO DATE Email address: Interests Succulent Karoo Programme CAPE Programme Biodiversity Science Leave this field empty if you're human: Copyright © 2026 SANBI Scroll to top