The Centre for Brain-Behaviour of the Department of Psychiatry & Mental Health in the Faculty of Health Sciences seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral or Clinical Fellow with expertise in brain imaging, genetics, or machine learning. We are enthusiastic about mentoring an individual with either a basic science or clinical training, who has experience with MRI analyses, genetic analyses, or the application of machine learning to these and related fields.

The fellowship will be renewable for two years depending on  satisfactory academic progress.

We are aiming for the fellowship to begin at the start of 2025, but will continue to advertise until the post is filled.

The following conditions apply:

• There are no fringe benefits, thus, the successful candidate is responsible for his or her own medical aid and insurance arrangements.
• Tax-free status will be arranged with the South African Revenue
• The successful incumbent will be required to comply with the University’s approved policies, procedures and practices for the postdoctoral
• The fellowship call will close once suitable candidates have been identified

Requirements

• Basic science candidates must have obtained a PhD in a relevant field within the last 5 years or be able to provide evidence that the PhD thesis has been submitted for examination (or will be submitted for examination). Clinical candidates must have obtained their last degree in the past 5 years. 
• Candidates may not previously have held full-time permanent professional or academic positions. Strong motivations for exceptions may be considered.
• Excellent academic
• Evidence of ability to work independently and as part of a team.

To apply, please email the documents below in a single pdf file clearly indicating “Centre for Brain-Behaviour” in the subject line to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• One-page letter of motivation that includes a statement of research interests
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Names and contact details of three referees

An application that does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UCT reserves the right not to make an appointment. Website:www.psychiatry.uct.ac.za