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Join the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University! We're seeking a postdoc to help bridge academic innovation and industry by developing commercialisation pathways for biotech startups. Key areas include genetic engineering, recombinant protein production, and entrepreneurship training.

The Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University (SU) is now accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. This prestigious position focuses on developing pathways for successfully commercialising biotechnologies originating from university research in Africa.

Project Highlights: The fellowship aims to bridge the gap between academic innovation and the biotech industry. The selected candidate will contribute to establishing a biotech springboard lab, supporting startups and entrepreneurs, and promoting scalable solutions while ensuring compliance with SU laboratory and ISO standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating a biotech springboard lab to connect university-based startups with local and global industries.
• Develop commercialisation strategies to transform university biotechnologies into market-ready solutions.
• Design and implement scalable manufacturing processes for recombinant protein production.
• Mentor and train early-career scientists, fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Drive R&D and commercial activities in genetic engineering, heterologous expression systems, and protein purification.

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemical Engineering, or related field (obtained within the last five years).
• Experience in biotech commercialisation, patenting, IP management, and recombinant protein production.
• Strong analytical skills, teaching/mentoring experience, and a solid publication record.

Application Deadline: 24 February 2025

Start Date: 1 April 2025 (Flexible)

To apply, click here.

For more information, contact Dr. Anton Du Preez van Staden at advstden@sun.ac.za.

News date: 2025-02-12

Links:

https://krisp.org.za/manuscripts/2025_Postdoc_advert_Biotech_comm.pdf