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Stellenbosch University

Physiological Sciences
(Faculty of Science)  

Junior Lecturer (2 posts)
(Ref. NW04/291/1111)

Apply online at http://www.sun.ac.za/vacancies 

The Department of Physiological Sciences awaits applications from candidates who can teach basic, applied and integrated physiology effectively to students in the following undergraduate programmes: BSc Human Life Sciences, BSc Sports Science, and Molecular and Cellular Biotechnology; and to postgraduate students pursuing multidisciplinary Physiological Sciences programmes within the Department.

Duties:
• Teaching basic, applied and integrative Physiology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the above programmes;
• supervising postgraduate students;
• participating in academic administration and relevant departmental outreach activities;
• further study and training to develop as competitive researcher.

Requirements:
• MSc in Physiology or a related biological discipline (minimum requirement);
• positive evaluations of effectiveness in the research process;
• ability to teach and write effectively in English and/or Afrikaans.

Recommendations:
• Evidence of research outputs;
• potential to fulfill recommendations for Lecturer over time (see below).

Recommendations for Lecturer:
• Potential to access research funding;
• evidence of leadership qualities and independent initiative;
• potential to establish own research group in the future;
• experience in postgraduate supervision;
• potential to teach at postgraduate level.

Commencement of duties: January 2012
Closing date: 25 November 2011
Enquiries regarding this position: Prof. M. F. Essop, Chair: Department of Physiological Sciences on 021 808 3146
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Human Resources Client Service Centre on 021 808 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.

Apply online at http://www.sun.ac.za/vacancies 

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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Stellenbosch University

Physiological Sciences
(Faculty of Science)  

Lecturer
(Ref. NW04/290/1111)

Apply online at http://www.sun.ac.za/vacancies 

The Department of Physiological Sciences awaits applications from candidates who can teach basic, applied and integrated physiology effectively to students in the following undergraduate programmes: BSc Human Life Sciences, BSc Sports Science, and Molecular and Cellular Biotechnology; and to postgraduate students pursuing multidisciplinary Physiological Sciences programmes within the Department.

Duties:
• Teaching basic, applied and integrative Physiology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the above programmes;
• supervising postgraduate students;
• participating in academic administration and relevant departmental outreach activities;
• establishing an externally funded and competitive research programme.

Requirements:
• PhD in Physiology or a related biological discipline;
• at least two years’ postdoctoral experience, including research and teaching experience in a university setting;
• clear indications of the potential to become NRF rated in the future;
• a proven record of research outputs, published in recognised international journals;
• sound knowledge of basic, applied and integrative Physiology;
• ability to teach these subjects at undergraduate level;
• indications of the ability to form collaborative links and work in a research team;
• ability to teach and write effectively in English and/or Afrikaans.

Recommendations:
• Potential to access research funding;
• evidence of leadership qualities and independent initiative;
• potential to establish own research group in the future;
• experience in postgraduate supervision;
• potential to teach at postgraduate level.

Commencement of duties: January 2012
Closing date: 25 November 2011
Enquiries regarding this position: Prof. M. F. Essop, Chair: Department of Physiological Sciences on 021 808 3146
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Human Resources Client Service Centre on 021 808 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.

Apply online at http://www.sun.ac.za/vacancies 

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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Stellenbosch University

Physiological Sciences

Technical Officer
(Ref. NW04/292/1111)

Apply online at http://www.sun.ac.za/vacancies 

Duties:
• Preparing and presenting practical/tutorial sessions at undergraduate and honours levels;
• general management of two research laboratories, namely histology and haematology;
• maintaining consumable stock and equipment;
• practical supervision of postgraduate students;
• participating in a histology or haematology-centred research programme.

Requirements:
• At least an MSc in Physiological Sciences or a related discipline, with relevant work experience;
• proven proficiency with histological techniques, including immunohistochemistry and microscopy;
• good oral and written communication skills;
• computer literacy in MS Office 2010 (especially Word and Excel);
• the ability to work independently;
• previous experience with research assistance in various physiological models;
• excellent organisational skills.

Recommendations:
• Experience in primary sample collection for research purposes;
• advanced microscopy techniques;
• phlebotomy certification;
• good people skills;
• ability to communicate in Afrikaans.

Commencement of duties: January 2012
Closing date: 28 November 2011
Enquiries regarding this position: Ms M. Benade on 021 808 2264
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Human Resources Client Service Centre on 021 808 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.

Apply online at http://www.sun.ac.za/vacancies 

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

 

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