Post Doctoral Fellowship (Gut Function in Broiler Chicken) at North West University

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, plan, and execute studies related to the broiler gut function project.
• Contribute to study management and provide training for postgraduate students.
• Disseminate research outcomes through reports, seminars, and scientific publications.
• Assist in writing peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Present research findings to internal and external stakeholders, as well as at national and international conferences.
• Supervise and co-supervise postgraduate students.
• Stay updated with the latest trends, developments, approaches, and techniques in the field, and facilitate their introduction and adoption.
• Manage communication among all stakeholders involved in the research project.
• Assist in grant proposal writing to secure additional funding.

Minimum requirements

• PhD degree in Applied Microbiology, Nutritional Biochemistry, and Veterinary Physiology, or related fields, obtained within the last four years.
• A minimum of five research articles on gut function in birds, probiotics, nucleotides or nanoparticles published in reputable journals.
• Proven experience in applying multiple omics techniques (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and metagenomics) to gut health and related fields.
• Proficiency in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of multiple omics data.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a research team.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and the capacity for independent research.