Faculty of Veterinary Science

Department of Production Animal Studies

Veterinary Wildlife Research Centre (VWRC)

The University of Pretoria invites applications for the position of Research Professor/Associate Professor to lead and advance the Veterinary Wildlife Research Centre (VWRC). This strategic appointment aims to strengthen the Centre’s role in wildlife conservation with a veterinary focus, addressing the challenges posed by climate change, shifting land use patterns, and emerging veterinary diseases, particularly those at the wildlife-livestock interface.

The successful candidate will work closely with wildlife specialists within the Faculty of Veterinary Science and collaborate with the Hans Hoheisen Wildlife Research Station, as well as stakeholders in the local wildlife industry, including game farms, conservation bodies, and regulatory authorities. A key aspect of the role will be to understand and influence anim...