Job Details
- Expires 28 March 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: NW08/033/0224
- Province: Western Cape
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: March 22nd
Background to Position
Stellenbosch University
Faculty of Science
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Applied Mathematics Division
Senior Lecturer / Lecturer: Applied Mathematics Division
Ref. NW08/033/0224
Kindly note that only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for the position.
Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Mathematics form the three divisions of the Department of Mathematical Sciences in the Faculty of Science at Stellenbosch University. The department also has strong links with other faculties and schools. The Department of Mathematical Sciences is responsible for both teaching and research in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at Stellenbosch University. The Applied Mathematics Division is keen to strengthen its existing research in the areas of machine learning and computer vision; numerical analysis and scientific computing; fluid dynamics and modelling; computational mechanics; dynamical systems; and applied discrete mathematics.
Job Description
Duties:
- Actively conducting research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals in a relevant area that aligns with the current research focal areas of the Applied Mathematics Division;
- Recruiting and supervising postgraduate students;
- Teaching and coordinating undergraduate and postgraduate Applied Mathematics modules in Science and Engineering programmes;
- Securing research funding;
- Participating in academically relevant departmental and Faculty activities, as required
Inherent Criteria
Requirements:
- A PhD in Applied Mathematics or a closely related field;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
For Senior Lecturer:
- Evidence of recent research experience in an area that will strengthen the current research groups in the Applied Mathematics Division;
- A growing research publication record in peer-reviewed recognised journals;
- Proven ability and commitment to teaching Applied Mathematics or closely related subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate level;
- Successful postgraduate supervision as main supervisor, at least at master’s level.
For Lecturer:
- Active research interests in an area that will strengthen the current research groups in the Applied Mathematics Division;
- Evidence of research outputs at peer-reviewed international conferences or in recognised journals;
- Teaching experience in Applied Mathematics or closely related subjects (as lecturer, or teaching assistent / tutor at tertiary level).
Application Requirement
Recommendations:
- Postdoctoral research experience in academia or industry;
- Experience in lecturing at tertiary level.
Commencement of duties:
01 June 2024
Closing date:
28 March 2024
Enquiries regarding this post: Prof IM Rewitzky on 021 808 3289, or at rewitzky@sun.ac.za
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753, or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za
Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE). In accordance with the institutional EE Plan of the University and that of the specific environment, only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for appointment.
Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
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