The Human Evolution Research Institute (HERI) at University of Cape Town (UCT) has two funding opportunities available for postdoctoral research fellows.

Carnegie DEAL

Postdoc position
2 years of study (2021-2022)
R300,000 per year
African students, with PhD in palaeoclimate or related discipline
For more info contact: robyn.pickering@uct.ac.za

NRF African Origins Platform

Postdoc position
1 year of study (2021 only)
R220,000 per year
For students with PhD in biological anthropology or related discipline
For more info contact: becky.ackermann@uct.ac.za

Applicants for the Carnegie DEAL position must be from the continent and ideally hold a PhD in palaeoclimate or a related discipline. All applicants for the NRF AOP position are welcome, but must hold a PhD in biological anthropology or a related discipline.

Applicants should also show a passion for investigating human origins, specifically South Africa’s record of human evolution including:

Biological Anthropology / Palaeoanthropology (specific for the NRF AOP position)
Chronology of human evolution
Palaeoclimate records of the last 2 million years

HERI drives African-led research on human evolution at UCT and across the continent. We believe that diverse, multi-disciplinary teams lead to a better understanding of our past and a greater appreciation of human diversity. Learn more about HERI at: https://www.heriuct.co.za

To apply, email your CV, a statement of research interest and short bio to: heri.uct@gmail.com. Deadline to apply is 15 January 2021.