Full Professor / Associate Professor X2: Experimental Solid-State Physics (Ref.CSET/JM/2026/PAP-PHY-ESP-5/New) at University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

Post specific requirements Professor:

• A Doctoral degree in Physics with specialization in experimental solid-state physics.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in teaching and curriculum development for Physics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in a tertiary institution.
• A proven research profile and consistent publication record in DHET accredited and reputable peerreviewed journals, conference proceedings, book chapters, or books in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level.
• Record of successful supervision of Masters and Doctoral students to completion.
• Evidence of mentoring junior staff members and success in securing external research funding.

Field of Expertise:

• The candidate must have expertise in the field of experimental solid-state physics.

Recommendations:

• Experience with teaching and learning in an ODeL environment.
• Industrial or government collaborations.
• NRF rating or proof of application for NRF rating will be an advantage.
• Registration with relevant professional body

Post specific requirements Associate Professor:

• A Doctoral degree in Physics with specialization in experimental solid-state physics.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in teaching and curriculum development for Physics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in a tertiary institution.
• A proven research profile and consistent publication record in DHET accredited and reputable peerreviewed journals, conference proceedings, book chapters, or books in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level.
• Record of successful supervision of Masters or Doctoral student(s) to completion.
• Evidence of mentoring junior staff members and success in securing research grants.

Field of Expertise:

• The candidate must have expertise in the field of experimental solid-state physics.

Recommendations:

• Experience with teaching and learning in an ODeL environment.
• Industrial or government collaborations.
• NRF rating or proof of application for NRF rating will be an advantage.
• Registration with relevant professional body