Emerging Clinician Scientist and Emerging Scientist at University of the Witwatersrand

Responsibilities will include:

• Establishing or growing an independent research programme in the field of expertise.
• Publishing high-quality research outputs and disseminating findings nationally and internationally.
• Applying for external grant funding to build a sustainable programme.
• Supervising postgraduate students and contributing to the development of junior researchers.
• Building productive collaborations within the Faculty and externally.
• Contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (maximum 15% effort where applicable).
• Participating in academic assessment and appropriate Faculty activities.
• Supporting translation of research into policy, practice, innovation and societal benefit.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must:

• Hold a PhD, or for Clinician Scientists, demonstrate an equivalent doctoral-level record of scholarly achievement.
• Hold a specialist degree in a relevant clinical discipline where applicable. A sub-specialist qualification will be advantageous.
• Meet the criteria for appointment at Senior Lecturer / Researcher level based on Faculty staffing and promotion criteria.
• Demonstrate clear potential and trajectory for promotion to Reader / Associate Professor level within three years.
• Have a strong and growing record of publications, grantsmanship potential, and postgraduate supervision or co-supervision.
• Demonstrate evidence of emerging national or international recognition in their field.
• Be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa if South African based. Non-South Africans may apply but may be exempt from patient service requirements.