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UP Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

UP Postdoctoral Fellowships for recent doctoral graduates from UP or any other university. Two years, renewal subject to satisfactory progress.

 UP Co-funded Postdoctoral Fellowships for recent doctoral graduates from UP or any other university. Two years, renewal subject to satisfactory progress.

VALUE

R250 000 per year for UP PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowships

R125 000 per year for the UP Co-funded Postdoctoral Fellowship (The supervisor must contribute at least R125 000 per year for two years)

The UP Postdoctoral Constitution gives more details about the conditions of postdoctoral fellowships at UP. The application form and detailed information on the call can also be obtained from Ms Mpho Maithufi via email: [email protected]

The deadline for submission of applications to the Faculties is 25 August 2025.

Deadline for Faculties to submit only recommended and ranked applications to the Department of Research and Innovation is 19 September 2025.

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Research Opportunities

Perception and Computer Vision

Work description

The automation of internal logistics operations using mobile forklift robots (autonomous stackers) requires advanced visual perception capabilities. The challenge is to develop systems capable of:

Accurately detecting the position where forks should be inserted to handle pallets and shipping boxes. Automatically assessing the condition of pallets to avoid damage to the load or accidents during transport. Ensuring safe and efficient operations in dynamic industrial environments.

Academic Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Minimum profile required

Enrollment in a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Proven experience in R&D projects. Knowledge of ROS (Robot Operating System). Experience in C/C++ programming. Experience with Artificial Intelligence frameworks.

Preference factors

Knowledge of AI and Computer Vision. Experience with RGB-D, Stereo and Structured Light image sensors. Python programming skills.

Maintenance stipend: €

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Job ID: 259679

Postdoctoral Associate – Advanced Imaging in Cancer Research
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Job Categories Post-Doc
Academic Fields Bioengineering (all Bio-related fields)

The Biomedical Optical Imaging Laboratory at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a postdoctoral associate to drive our research on how chromatin organization and epigenetic regulation influence cancer therapy resistance. Our group pioneers and integrates super-resolution microscopy, highly multiplexed fluorescence imaging, and quantitative phase imaging to investigate morphodynamic and molecular changes that underlie treatment failure and cancer progression.

You will join a multidisciplinary team of engineers and data

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Research Opportunities

Engineering

Work description

• Contribute to the identification of key gaps in the organisation of physical assets and laboratory testing platforms within the x-Energy laboratory.

• Assist in identifying processes for organising physical assets and laboratory testing platforms that are tailored to the specific needs of the x-Energy laboratory.

• Support the implementation of a management platform based on commercial or open-source software (such as ERPNext or Odoo Community), along with maintenance plans for the equipment and infrastructure of the x-Energy laboratory.

• Participate in internal training activities focused on best practices in laboratory management and the utilisation of adopted digital tools.

Academic Qualifications

Be enrolled in a higher education course in Management, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields;

Minimum profile required

• Ability to use basic computer tools (spreadsheets, documents, web systems).

• Communication and organizational skills.

Preference

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