Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at the National Research Foundation’s South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB)? As part of National Science Month 2026, NRF-SAIAB is opening its doors to the public for an exciting Open...

By: Lucky Dlamini The NRF-South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) recently participated in the inaugural Indigenous Knowledge (IK)-Based Technology Innovation Investment Summit, held from 2-4 June 2026 at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, where it showcased the innovative IMIsEE...

NRF-SAIAB is seeking a motivated and suitably qualified PhD candidate to immediately join the JWO-funded AQUA-STR (Aquatic Systems under Transformation and Resilience) project, based at the NRF – South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (Johannesburg), and in association with the...

By: Dr Yonela Sithole (NRF-SAIAB PDP Postdoctoral Research Fellow) At a time when taxonomy is becoming an increasingly scarce skill, the transfer of taxonomic knowledge to the next generation has become increasingly important. Many experienced taxonomists are approaching retirement age,...

The Coastal and Ocean Sciences Team (COST), at the National Research Foundation-South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB), invites applications for a postdoctoral position focused on mapping South African intertidal mussel beds using integrated field surveys, drone/aerial photogrammetry, satellite remote...

The Freshwater Field Unit (Thlapi: Fish Systematics & Taxonomy research group) at the NRF-South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) in Makhanda is looking for two MSc students to join the research group in 2027. The research group focuses on...