The IDM Microscopy Platform is seeking a talented and innovative Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team in developing mobile microscopy solutions for resource-limited settings. Applications are invited from qualified individuals for this fellowship, which will be based in the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM) and the Department of Pathology at the University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences.

This 18-month position (with possibility of extension) focuses on the development and adaptation of open source, modular microscope designs to create a "microscope in a suitcase" system. This portable solution will support biological research applications and research training in diverse field settings and resource constrained environments. This position is available to start as soon as possible.

All applicants are required to submit the following:

• Detailed CV, including publication list and names and contact information of three references
• Cover letter describing your relevant experience and interest in the position
• Examples of previous hardware development projects (if available)

See the full advertisement here.

Please submit all applications to Caron Jacobs: caron.jacobs@uct.ac.za.