Call for Applications: 2026 Postdoctoral Fellowships in Augmented Intelligence and Cybersecurity at UNISA @University of South Africa

Overview

The University of South Africa, through its Centre for Augmented Intelligence and Data Science, has announced a call for postdoctoral applications in Augmented Intelligence and Cybersecurity.

Eligibility

This opportunity targets highly motivated and innovative researchers with expertise in one or more of the following domains:

• Augmented Intelligence / Human-AI Collaboration
• Cybersecurity and AI-enabled cyber defence
• Data Science, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Large Language Models (LLMs) and advanced AI systems
• Explainable and trustworthy AI
• Human-centred AI design
• AI for threat detection, security, and decision support systems

Benefits

Participating researchers will experience:

• Advanced research capacity building in augmented intelligence
• Interdisciplinary collaboration across AI and cybersecurity
• Real-world applications of intelligent systems in security contexts
• Enhanced decision-making and operational effectiveness through AI integration

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their applications via email to:

• Prof. Hossana Twinomurinzi
• Email: twinoh@unisa.ac.za

Deadline

Closing Date: April 13, 2026 (12:00 South Africa time)