Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Computational Sciences at University of Fort Hare

Research Focus
The successful candidate will contribute to research in one or more of the following areas:

• Mathematical modelling of infectious diseases.
• Multiscale modelling of host-pathogen interactions.
• Within-host and between-host disease dynamics.
• Numerical methods and scientific computing.
• Data-driven infectious disease modelling.
• Optimal control and intervention strategies.
• Computational simulations and model validation.
• Applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in epidemiological modelling.

Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:

• Hold a PhD in Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modelling, Biomathematics, Computational Mathematics, or a closely related field.
• Have obtained their doctoral degree within the last five (5) years.
• Demonstrate evidence of research productivity through at least three (3) research articles in DHET-accredited journals.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, mathematical, computational, and scientific writing skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.

Preference will be given to:

• South African citizens and permanent residents.
• Female candidates.
• Candidates whose research interests align closely with the research focus of the project.

Expected Outputs
The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct high-quality research in mathematical modelling of infectious diseases.
• Develop and analyse multiscale mathematical models.
• Perform numerical simulations and computational analyses.
• Publish research outputs in DIET-accredited journals.
• Present research findings at national and international conferences.
• Participate in departmental and faculty research activities.
• Assist in strengthening postgraduate research capacity within the Department.