Contact & Work with us
Contact us
For general enquiries about the McLab Field Pathoogy & Epidemiology Group:
Email: coetzeeLA@ufs.ac.za
You can find us on the Bloemfontein campus of the University of the Free State, at the heart of the Free State province, in South Africa.
Work with us
We welcome collaboration across research, industry and producer organisations. Typical collaboration formats include:
- Field trials and disease monitoring
- Disease diagnostics and surveys
- Modelling and forecasting tool development
- Co-developed extension materials and training events
To explore collaboration, email a short description of your idea, crop, region and timelines to coetzeeLA@ufs.ac.za.
Student opportunities
From time to time we host Honours, MSc and PhD projects in field pathology and epidemiology.
At present, we do not have funded bursaries available within the group.
However, prospective students are welcome to approach us if they are interested in applying for external funding opportunities aligned with our research areas. While funding applications remain the responsibility of the applicant, we are open to discussing potential research ideas and suitable funding calls where there is good alignment. Please note that engagement in discussions does not guarantee supervision or funding support.
If you are interested in joining the group, send:
- A brief CV
- Academic transcripts
- A short paragraph (not generated by AI) on why you are interested in field pathology and epidemiology