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University of Fort Hare- POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
VACANCY: Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) Carbon Footprint (1 post)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The successful candidate will assess the carbon footprint of the existing Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) and other solar PV systems at the University of Fort Hare SolarWatt Park.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Continuous thermal and electrical performance assessment of the BIPV
• Develop a model and EPDs inventory of the BIPV for energy-use intensity simulation and carbon
footprint assessment
• Energy-use intensity and carbon footprint optimisation relative to sustainable building best practices
and standards
• Upscaling of optimised BIPV in the residential sector of South Africa
Enquiries and further details regarding this post, may be directed to Dr OK Overen via email:
Ooveren@ufh.ac.za. Applications must be sent to postdocs@ufh.ac.za and cc Dr OK Overen on or
before 30 September 2023. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received feedback
within 3 weeks of the closing date.
University of Fort Hare- POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
VACANCY: Microbial Biotechnology (1 post)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The role is aimed at research into bioconversion of wastes to value-added products. The research fellows will conduct research on, but not limited to, the use of microbial fermentation processes with specific focus on biogas production.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Investigation of suitable waste-based feedstocks for biofuel production
• Molecular characterization of mixed microbial consortia and identification of microbes responsible for biofuel production
• Development of 3D bio-based nano-composites for biorefineries
• Bioprocess modelling and optimization studies
Applications including a motivation letter, CV, copies of educational certificates as well as ID/passport copy
must be sent to mhendricks@ufh.ac.za and cc ysukai@ufh.ac.za on or before 22nd September 2023.
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received feedback within 3 weeks of the
closing date
University of Fort Hare- POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
VACANCY: Photovoltaic Thermal Systems (1 post)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this postdoctoral fellowship is to conduct research and develop a highly efficient
hybrid photovoltaic thermal system to utilize the same aperture area for both power and heat
production.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop novel models for solar photovoltaic thermal (PVT) system, particularly back-of-module water
capillary configuration to optimize heat exchange.
• Apply machine learning for thermoelectric performance assessment of PVT systems including use of
data collected from existing systems.
• Assist in the design and manufacturing of a PVT prototype an on-board monitoring system.
Enquiries and further details regarding this post, may be directed to Prof. E. Meyer via email:
emeyer@ufh.ac.za.
Applications must be sent to postdocs@ufh.ac.za. on or before 30 September 2023.
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received feedback within 3 weeks of the closing
date
