The University of Limpopo is a public university in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. It was formed on 1 January 2005, by the merger of the University of the North and the Medical University of South Africa. These previous institutions formed the Turfloop and MEDUNSA campuses of the university, respectively.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship - Water Security and Resources Management
Postdoctoral research fellowship linked to Water Security and Resources Management. The fellowship is a two-year fixed contract subject to satisfactory annual performance. The tax-free stipend is R300 000 per annum.
Introduction:
The University of Limpopo invites applications from suitably qualified and highly motivated candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Water Security and Water Resources Management.
The fellowship offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge interdisciplinary research addressing critical water challenges in South Africa and the broader African region.
The successful candidate will join a vibrant research team working on projects focused on water security, climate change adaptation, integrated water resources management, hydrological modelling, water governance, and sustainable catchment management.
The fellowship aims to contribute to the development of innovative, evidence-based solutions that strengthen water resilience under increasing pressures from climate variability, land-use change, rapid urbanisation, and growing water demands.
The University of Limpopo is committed to advancing research excellence, innovation, and societal impact through multidisciplinary approaches that support sustainable water resource management and contribute to achieving national development priorities and SDGs 6 & 13 (Clean Water and Sanitation & Climate Action).
This fellowship offers an outstanding opportunity for an emerging researcher to build an independent research profile while contributing to transformative water research with local, regional, and global relevance.
Requirements:
A PhD degree (NQF Level 10) in Hydrology, Water Resources Management, Physical Geography or a related field, completed within the last five (5) years.
Evidence of research productivity including peer-reviewed publications.
Experience with hydrological modelling and geospatial analysis tools such as SWAT, MODFLOW, WEAP, MIKE HYDRO, GIS, GEE, Python and/or R.
Strong written and oral communication skills, good computer and data management skills, and the ability to work independently.
Please submit motivation letter clearly outlining your suitability and proposed research agenda, a detailed CV with all your names, addresses, contact details and e-mail address and include contact numbers of three (3) referees, certified copies of all qualifications including Matric / Grade 12 Certificate, academic transcripts, copies of selected recent peer-reviewed publications and a South African ID/ Passport should be forwarded to Human Resources Officer, e-mail applications [email protected]
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