Associate Professor.2.01 at University of the Witwatersrand

Brief Description        
Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in molecular cell biology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Supervise postgraduate research students
• Maintain an active research program with a focus on cancer research
• Raise grant funding to support research and postgraduate training activities
• Contribute to curriculum development and academic administration
• Participate in departmental and institutional teaching and research, and all academic activities
• Engage in collaborative research initiatives
• Assist with relevant departmental administration around research, teaching and training.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• PhD, with extensive knowledge and background in Molecular Biology or Cell Biology
• Proven track record of successful postgraduate student supervision to completion
• Established independent research program with evidence of sustained funding and publication output
• Strong record of university service and academic citizenship
• Expertise in molecular cell biology with demonstrated ability to teach at both undergraduate andpostgraduate levels
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• Evidence of successful grant applications and research funding
• Experience in curriculum development and implementation
• Track record of successful postgraduate student supervision
• Evidence of innovative teaching methods and student engagement
• Evidence of knowledge of histological techniques and familiarity with extraction of DNA or RNA fromformalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue
• Evidence of cancer related research

Other Additional Skills

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a diverse academic environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills