Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Stellenbosch SA

Stellenbosch University
Physics
Senior Lecturer/Lecturer
(Ref. NW03/089/0314)
Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers
The Department currently has three established research groups in Nuclear Physics (with focus on light-ion and lepton scattering), Theoretical Physics (with focus on quantum field theory, condensed and soft condensed matter and Bayesian analysis) and Laser Physics. The Laser Research Institute has well-equipped laboratories, which includes femtosecond laser systems.
Duties:
  • Teaching mainly at undergraduate level;
  • Undertaking of research in one of the existing research focus areas of the Department;
  • Assistance with postgraduate supervision.
    Requirements:
  • PhD in Physics;
  • Proven track record of teaching ability at undergraduate level (Senior Lecturer);
  • Teaching experience (Lecturer);
  • Demonstrable outstanding research potential (Lecturer) or research output (Senior Lecturer) in one of the existing research focus areas of the Department;
  • Good writing and verbal communication skills in at least English;
  • Ability to plan and organise independently and effectively;
  • Ability to maintain good interpersonal relations and to work in a team;
    The level of appointment will be determined by experience and research record.
    Recommendations:
  • PhD in Theoretical Physics;
  • A research record in Theoretical Physics will be a strong recommendation (Lecturer);
  • A postdoctoral research record in Theoretical Physics will be a strong recommendation (Senior Lecturer);
  • Good writing and verbal communication skills in Afrikaans.
    Commencement of duties: 1 May 2014 or as soon as possible
    Closing date: 31 March 2014
    Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof E G Rohwer on +27 (0)21 808 3372
    Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on +27 (0)21 808 2753
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.
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
Should no feedback be received from the University within six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

  • 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.