Associate Professor (P000692) Re-advertisement at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching and Learning
• Research 
• Community engagement
• Management

Minimum requirements

• A PhD in Biochemistry / Molecular Biology (NQF level 10).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in teaching and learning at undergraduate and graduate level.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in postgraduate supervision and training, with experience as a head supervisor/promoter.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ research experience with evidence of being an active researcher, as demonstrated by a progressing H-index or NRF rating.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Membership with the South African Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SASBMB).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Advanced knowledge of biochemistry, molecular biology and human cell biology, with a strong understanding of their application to human health and disease.
• Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology techniques, including nucleic acid extraction and quality assessment, PCR, quantitative PCR, gene-expression analysis, cloning, genotyping, sequencing and protein-expression analysis.
• Experience with advanced molecular approaches, such as next-generation sequencing, transcriptomics, gene editing, functional genomics or other relevant omics technologies.
• Ability to establish, lead and strategically develop a strong molecular biology research programme within Biomedical and Molecular Metabolism Research (BioMMet). 
• Ability to teach molecular biology and biochemistry effectively at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including the development of relevant theoretical and practical teaching material.
• Demonstrated experience successfully supervising postgraduate students to completion.
• Have a strong, sustained publication record in accredited high-impact or Web of Science-listed journals. 
• Have a steadily progressing H-index, existing NRF rating or willing to obtain a NRF rating within the near future.
• Excellent computer skills for HED, administration and research dissemination.
• Language proficient in a multi-lingual environment.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team.
• Ability to function under pressure.
• Natural innovator who strives for ‘best practice’ in both teaching and research.

CLOSING DATE: 02 October 2026