ONDERSTEPOORT BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS INCORPORATION (OBP) Onderstepoort Biological Products SOC Ltd (OBP), based in Pretoria North, is a manufacturer of veterinary vaccines and other biological products. OBP is a Schedule 3B Public Entity and is committed to quality products and equal opportunities in employment.
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Ref: PRF29/2023 Closing Date: 01 December 2023 Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to participate in Postdoctoral research fellowships programme at Onderstepoort Biological Products (SOC) Ltd, Pretoria North, Gauteng. The fellowships are intended to enhance the intellectual environment at the OBP and provide diverse opportunities for recent doctoral graduates in diverse fields of the animal vaccine product development value chain. The programme is for a period of three years, starting 01 April 2024 or soon thereafter. Requirements: *Recently completed PhD degree (obtained within the last 5 years) or demonstration that the doctoral degree will be attained on or before 01 April 2024. The field of study should be in Biological Sciences or related subjects such as Microbiology, Biochemistry, Virology, Biotechnology or Veterinary Sciences. Applicants must be South Africans below the age of 40. Proven scientific writing and presentation skills are essential. An interest in conducting research as evidenced by some research outputs in journals and conference proceedings. Core functions:*Successful applicants will be part of the Research and Development team responsible for the development of new vaccines and technologies for improved production processes and clinical applications in livestock. The successful candidates will be expected to assist in promoting an intellectual environment within OBP. Remuneration: The value of the PDP postdoctoral fellowship for 2024 shall be a maximum of R400 000.00 per annum for a three-year period and this amount will be taxable. Suitably qualified candidates should login or register to submit their applications online at Email Recruitment@obpvaccines.co.za Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that, no applications will be accepted after the closing date.
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