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Stellenbosch University
Botany & Zoology
Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Ecology
(Ref. NW07/89/0311)
APPLY ONLINE AT
http://www.sun.ac.za/vacancies.
The Department of Botany & Zoology is recognised both nationally and
internationally for its research on various aspects of biodiversity science,
evolution and ecology. The current research programmes and teaching curricula
explore cutting-edge issues within Ecology and Evolution. The Department values
the symbiosis between quality research and teaching.
Duties: Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Ecology
recruiting and supervising postgraduate students at Honours, MSc and PhD levels
being active in research and continuous scientific publishing in a chosen
field of research being involved with and contributing to the broader
community.
Requirements: PhD in Biological Sciences with the emphasis on Botany
and/or Zoology an excellent research and publication record proficiency to
teach in English and willingness to operate in a multilingual environment a
keen interest and publication track record in Ecology and, preferably, at the
population, community or systems level.
Recommendations: Experience in tertiary teaching proof of successful
postgraduate supervision proven ability to source external funding for
research at least two years postdoctoral experience language proficiency in
both Afrikaans and English willingness to contribute to community service.
Commencement of duties: 1 July 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter
Closing date: 29 April 2011
Enquiries regarding this position: Prof. Conrad Matthee, Executive Head
of Botany & Zoology, on +27 21 808 3957.
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Human Resources Client Service
Centre on +27 21 808 2753
The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment
Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic
composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of
suitable candidates from the designated groups.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the
names and contact details of at least two referees), must reach the University
before or on the closing date of the advertised post.
It is important that applicants request their referees to forward
confidential reports by the closing date to
vacanciesSET@sun.ac.za.
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other
selection instruments.
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