TUT–Stellenbosch Postdoctoral Fellowship in Electrical Machines and Drives, South Africa (2026)
Tshwane University of Technology
Two-year collaborative postdoctoral fellowship with Tshwane University of Technology and Stellenbosch University in electrical machines, drives and energy systems. The fellow spends one year at each institution. Tax-free fellowship value: ZAR 350,000 per year. Apply by 23 October 2026.
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and Stellenbosch University (SU) invite applications for a collaborative postdoctoral research fellowship hosted by their electrical engineering departments in South Africa. The selected researcher will spend one year at each university on a coherent multidisciplinary project, with academic mentorship at both institutions.
Research areas named in the official call include electromagnetic design and optimisation of electrical machines; thermal and mechanical analysis of ultra-large direct-drive wind generators; electric drives for electric vehicles, aircraft and ships; intelligent control of large-scale energy storage; high-performance drives for eVTOL; and sustainable rare-earth-free machine technologies.
The fellowship is valued at ZAR 350,000 per year, tax free. The call closes on 23 October 2026. Applicants should email a detailed CV, certified copies of relevant qualifications, an ID or passport copy, and a one-page proposal for the research they wish to pursue to BOTH AkuruUB@tut.ac.za and garnerks@sun.ac.za. Enquiries: Dr UB Akuru (+27 12 382 5605) and Dr KS Garner (+27 21 808 4014). Read the university’s official advert before applying.
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Benefits
ZAR 350,000 per year, tax free, according to the official fellowship advert. The fellow spends one year at each university.
Eligibility summary
Applicants need a doctoral degree in electrical engineering or a related field awarded within the past five years. The official call does not state a nationality restriction; candidates should confirm any work or fellowship conditions with the hosts.
Requirements
A publication record in accredited or peer-reviewed journals and demonstrated ability to present research at national and international conferences are required. Specialisation in electrical machines, drives, power electronics, intelligent systems, energy storage or control is an advantage.
Documents required
Email a detailed CV, certified copies of relevant qualifications, an ID or passport copy, and a one-page research proposal to both addresses named in the official advert.
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