Careers
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MSc Position in Experimental Optical Quantum Computing at Stellenbosch University (1-2 years)
03/27/2026
The successful candidate will work at the intersection of quantum computing and quantum optics. The position is based at Stellenbosch University
Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus)
03/13/2026
Applications are invited for a permanent Senior Lecturer position in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (Position Number: P000694, Peromnes Grade A7).
Senior Lecturer Position in Mathematics – North-West University (Mahikeng Campus)
02/23/2026
The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at North-West University (Mahikeng Campus) invites applications for a permanent Senior Lecturer position (Peromnes Grade A7).
Academic Director (Mathematical Sciences) - AIMS South Africa
02/19/2026
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) South Africa is inviting applications for a senior Academic Director (Mathematical Sciences) position in Muizenberg.
Senior Lecturer in Mathematics, North-West University
01/26/2026
North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus) is inviting applications for a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics (PEROMNES Grade A7), based in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences.
Two Postdoctoral Fellows (SU)
07/23/2025
The Stellenbosch node of the South African National Institute for Theoretical Physics (NITheP) has two postdoctoral vacancies. The fellowship can be associated with any of the research groups and topics at this node. The appointment will be made within the Stellenbosch University structure.
Two MSc and two PhD positions (NMU)
07/23/2025
MSc and PhD positions in Theoretical High-Energy Particle-Nuclear Physics, and Astrophysics.Theme: Connecting Quarks with the CosmosFocus areas: Matter under extreme conditions in heavy ion collision and astrophysical processes.
Three postdoctoral positions within the SISSA Statistical Physics group
07/23/2025
Application deadline: 7 January 2021.
Study opportunities at UNIVEN
07/23/2025
Application deadline: 13 February 2023 The Department of Physics at the University of Venda is looking to appoint both an MSc and a PhD student. The scope of research is about understanding the parame...
