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  • Posted: Apr 28, 2026
    Deadline: May 29, 2026
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  • UCT is one of the leading higher education institutions on the African continent and has a tradition of academic excellence that is respected worldwide. Situated on spectacular Devil’s Peak, it is Africa’s oldest and foremost university. Three worldwide rankings have placed UCT among the world’s top 200 institutions, the only African university to have...
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    Postdoctoral Fellowship

    • A post-doctoral position is being offered as part of the SAMRC award led by Professor Jonny Peter, Head of the Division of Allergology and Clinical Immunology at Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town and the Allergy and Immunology unit, UCT Lung Institute.
    • Post-doctoral supervisor: Prof Jonny Peter

    Background

    • This post-doctoral position is part of an SAMRC-funded project aimed at improving the diagnosis and management of delayed drug hypersensitivity in TB/HIV endemic settings.
    • The research leverages multiomic approaches to investigate the genomics and mechanisms underlying severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCAR) in persons living with HIV, with a focus on first-line anti-TB drugs. The project supports the completion of several initiatives from a broader 5-year NIH award.

    Scope of the research

    • The successful candidate will contribute to understanding SCAR pathogenesis through multiomic analyses and assist in developing an AI-based imaging method for early diagnosis of SCAR.
    • This innovative tool aims to facilitate early detection at the primary care level, enhancing patient outcomes and treatment safety.

    Conditions of appointment:

    • South African citizens or individuals from other African countries with status or valid visa that allows them to study.
    • This is an in-person position.
    • 1-year full-time position
    • R590 321 pa
    • Post-doc will enroll at UCT.
    • Postdoctoral research fellowships are only available to individuals who have achieved the doctoral degree within the past 5 years.
    • Applicants may not previously have held full-time permanent professional or comprehensive academic posts.

    Closing date:  29 May 2026

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    Interested and qualified? Go to University of Cape Town on uct.ac.za to apply

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