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  • Posted: May 4, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • UCT is one of the leading higher education institutions on the African continent and has a tradition of academic excellence that is respected worldwide. Situated on spectacular Devil’s Peak, it is Africa’s oldest and foremost university. Three worldwide rankings have placed UCT among the world’s top 200 institutions, the only African university to have...
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    Director: Electron Microscope Unit (EMU)

    Requirements for the position:

    At both levels:

    • Possession of a PhD;
    • Leadership of an active, well-funded research programme;
    • Substantial experience in the use of electron microscopy and other imaging and analysis techniques in research, as evidenced by a record of original research publications in peer-reviewed journals;
    • Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills;
    • Experience in managing and enabling the professional development of young scientists.

    At Associate Professor Level:

    • A comprehensive academic track record including a strong publication record;
    • At least five years’ relevant experience in an academic and/or applied research environment;
    • An excellent track record of raising funds for research as co- or lead investigator.

    At Professor Level:

    • A comprehensive academic track record and a strong publication record including proven international recognition for specialist expertise in a particular area of academic scholarship. The greatest emphasis will be placed on academic work undertaken during the past five years;
    • At least ten years’ relevant experience in an academic and/or applied research environment, with an excellent reputation and leadership in the field and wider community;An excellent
    • track record of raising funds for research as lead investigator, including international grants.

    Key responsibilities include:

    • Providing direction to the strategic growth and multi-disciplinary activities of the Unit;
    • Marketing and the promotion of the Unit in the interests of the users of the facility;
    • Conducting high quality scholarly research in an area that is closely related to advanced imaging, and supervision of postgraduate students;
    • Educating researchers and postgraduate students in the application and use of advanced electron microscopy and other imaging and analysis techniques;
    • Formulating grant proposals for new equipment and major long-term research and infrastructural projects;
    • Developing and maintaining a business plan that aligns with the research support goals and services for the Unit, and ensuring its responsible financial management;
    • Forging synergies between the Unit, UCT academic departments and other entities within and outside the University;
    • Providing scientific leadership within the Unit; and
    • Managing research teams.

    Closing date:  8 May 2026

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    Interested and qualified? Go to University of Cape Town on jobs.uct.ac.za to apply

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