The SARChI Research Chair in Sugarcane Biorefining has two postdoctoral fellowships available, starting 01 January 2027 or soonest thereafter, for a period of one year, with a possible renewal for a second year (subject to good performance and availability of funds).

The SARChI Research Chair in Sugarcane Biorefining is conducting research covering aspects such as chemical fractionation and conversion of biomass to energy products, chemicals and materials, as well as supply chain, process and sustainability modelling, in support of the South African Sugar Value Chain Master Plan 2030.

Interested individuals with an excellent academic track record and background in either of the following two areas, and fulfilling the respective requirements, may be considered.

For full details, please see attached.