TUT and Stellenbosch Joint Astrophysics Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2026
Stellenbosch University
Tshwane University of Technology and Stellenbosch University seek a postdoctoral researcher in radio astronomy and computational cosmology. The fellow will work with Dr Nicholas Thantsha and Prof Yin-Zhe Ma across both institutions. Value: R350,000 per year; apply by 23 October 2026.
The Departments of Physics at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and Stellenbosch University (SU) invite applications for a joint postdoctoral research fellowship in astrophysics. The fellow is expected to spend one year at each institution on a connected multidisciplinary project, with Dr Nicholas Thantsha at TUT and Professor Yin-Zhe Ma at SU as academic hosts. The research focus is radio astronomy and computational cosmology, including the epoch of reionization, cosmic microwave background, pulsar timing and polarization, computational astrophysics, large-scale structure, and radio detection of dark matter. The preferred start is November 2026 or early 2027. Renewal for a second year depends on satisfactory performance during year one. Apply by emailing one PDF to Gui-Fan Pan at guifanpan11@gmail.com by 23 October 2026. Referees must send their letters directly by the same deadline. Read the official university call and check the submission instructions before applying: https://www.su.ac.za/en/faculties/science/department/physics/astro
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Benefits
The official call states a fellowship value of ZAR 350,000 per year, tax free. The initial appointment spans one year at TUT and one year at SU, with second-year renewal based on satisfactory first-year performance.
Eligibility summary
Applicants need a doctorate in Physics specialising in Astrophysics, Astronomy or a related field, obtained within the past five years. The official call does not state nationality restrictions.
Requirements
The university requires a proven record of publications in accredited or peer-reviewed journals, strong computational skills, good communication skills and sound work ethic. Research should align with radio astronomy or computational cosmology.
Documents required
Send one PDF containing a CV and publication list, passport or ID copy, degree certificates, a three-page statement on past/current research and future plans, and names and email addresses of two or three referees in the CV. Arrange for the referees to email their letters directly to Gui-Fan Pan by 23 October 2026.
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