Forest Molecular Genetics

Postdoctoral position: Protein-DNA interaction mapping and reconstruction of transcriptional regulatory networks underlying wood formation in Eucalyptus A two year position (2021-2022) is available for a talented Postdoctoral Fellow to work with Dr Steven Hussey on a National Research Foundation-funded project. The Fellow will be hosted by the Forest Molecular Genetics Programme, affiliated with the prestigious Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI) at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. The Fellow will be expected to lead high-throughput protein-DNA interaction mapping and apply integrated multi-omics network reconstruction approaches to better understand the regulation of wood formation in Eucalyptus, in collaboration with leading international researchers. Opportunities for academic development, student co-supervision, international conference attendance and engagement with industry and government stakeholders will be made available.  Click here for more information and how to apply.

PhD and MSc Opportunities: FMG-EPPI Programme (research focus on tree molecular genetics and genomics) The FMG-EPPI programme in FABI is seeking three postgraduate students (1 PhD and 2 MScs) to support with a research focus on tree molecular genetics and genomics and in the area of tree resilience. Closing date: 12 February 2026 Click here for more information and how to apply.

Two Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Opportunities: Tree Molecular Genetics and Genomics  The FMG-EPPI programme in FABI is seeking two postdoctoral Fellows to support a research focus on tree molecular genetics and genomics and in the area of tree resilience to abiotic & biotic stress. Closing date: 30 September 2025 Click here for more information and how to apply.

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities in Tree Molecular Genetics and Genomics The FMG-EPPI programme is seeking two postdoctoral Fellows to support a research focus on tree molecular genetics and genomics and in the area of tree resilience to abiotic & biotic stress. Closing date: 21 March 2025 Please click here for more information and how to apply.

Position for a Researcher/Senior Researcher The FMG programme is seeking a researcher or senior researcher to support a research focus on tree molecular genetics and genomics and to provide academic, technical, and project management support to the FMG Director. This is a three-year contract appointment, with the possibility of extension pending excellent performance and availability of external funding. The closing date for applications is 30 November 2023. Click here for more information or how to apply.