Job Details
- Expires 31 January 14 days left to apply
- Reference number: NW02/342/1224
- Province: Western Cape
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: January 6th
Background to Position
Stellenbosch University
Faculty of Science
Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science
Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer: Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science
Ref. NW02/342/1224
The Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science at Stellenbosch University (SU) is a research-intensive department with a large number of postgraduate research students. The Department has excellent research facilities and equipment, including state-of-the-art 400 and 600 MHz liquid-state NMR spectroscopy instruments equipped with autosamplers and external reaction monitoring capabilities, and extensive X-ray diffraction, chromatographic, MS and spectroscopic instruments. The Analytical Division of the Department has well-established expertise in separation science and molecular (NMR) spectroscopy. We are seeking a dynamic person who can contribute to the research activities within the Division and Department, as well as to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate Analytical Chemistry and service modules.
Please clearly indicate in your application whether you wish to be considered for the Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor level.
Job Description
Duties:
- Undertaking and supervising analytical research activities, potentially in collaboration with other research groups in the Department.
- Teaching analytical chemistry at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- Undertaking responsibilities and duties at Departmental and Faculty level as needed.
Inherent Criteria
Requirements:
- Senior Lecturer
- PhD in analytical chemistry or related field.
- Proven high level expertise in the use of advanced analytical chemistry techniques.
- Evidence of a coherent, growing body of published work in the field of analytical chemistry as first or principal (corresponding) author in leading international journals.
- Record of successful supervision of postgraduate students on at least MSc level.
- Proven competency in teaching undergraduate analytical chemistry courses (as supported by student feedback and/or a teaching portfolio), including evidence of study material- and curricula-development.
- Proven ability to secure research funding to establish a viable research group, or proven leadership and mentoring of a research team.
- Excellent verbal and written fluency in English.
Associate Professor
- PhD in analytical chemistry or related field.
- Proven high level expertise in the use of advanced Analytical Chemistry techniques.
- Evidence of a sustained, high-quality body of published work in the field of Analytical Chemistry as first or principal (corresponding) author in leading international journals.
- Record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at MSc and PhD levels.
- Proven experience and competency in teaching and developing undergraduate and postgraduate analytical chemistry curricula (as supported by a teaching portfolio and student feedback).
- Evidence of research contributions as internal and external examiner of theses and dissertations and/or reviewing of publications for specialist journals.
- Proven ability to secure research funding to establish a viable research group, and proven leadership and mentoring of a research team.
- Proof of national standing and international recognition.
- Excellent verbal and written fluency in English.
Recommendations:
- NRF rating.
- Involvement in / recognition by chemical societies (Senior Lecturer), and / or demonstration of an active role in relevant professional societies (Associate Professor).
- A network of national and international collaborators (Associate Professor).
- Evidence of study and research undertaken overseas, and participation in international conferences.
- Appropriate industrial/academic research experience.
- Experience in teaching large classes.
- The ability to teach in Afrikaans.
Application Requirement
Commencement of duties:
01 April 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter
Closing date:
31 January 2025
Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Willem van Otterlo on 021 808 3344, or at pemallon@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 (Stellenbosch) / 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), 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.
Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.
The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires people in occupations that entail potential exposure to certain hazards (such as, but not limited to: noise, hazardous chemical substances and hazardous biological agents) to be subjected to medical screening, to determine their fitness to work in the said occupations.
Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.
