Lecturer: Department of Genetics at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte        

• Coordinating, administering, and teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in genetics, biotechnology and/or biometry.
• Supervising postgraduate students at BScHons, MSc, and PhD levels.
• Conducting research in one of the sub-disciplines of genetics (molecular genetics and genomics, population genetics and/or quantitative genetics) with application in one of the thematic areas of human, animal, or plant genetics and biotechnology.
• Publishing research in internationally recognised, peer-reviewed journals and presenting papers at national and international conferences.
• Collaborating and developing partnerships with relevant industries to secure third-stream research funding.
• Developing regional, national, and international academic and research networks.
• Involved in administrative service delivery at the IPBB and at departmental, Faculty, University, national, and international levels.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• PhD in Genetics (or a closely aligned discipline with clear evidence of specialisation in genetics or plant/animal breeding).
• Relevant research experience in a sub-discipline of genetics with applications in human, animal, or plant genetics and biotechnology.
• Proven track record in bioinformatic analyses, statistical genetics and/or data science (as it relates to `omics and high-throughput data).
• A record of peer-reviewed scientific publications in the field of genetics (or aligned applied fields). 
• A record of postgraduate supervision in genetics. 
• The ability and willingness to, or experience with obtaining external research funding to sustain a productive research programme. 
• Proven ability to work within a multidisciplinary research team.
• The ability and willingness or experience to create and maintain international research collaboration in the field of genetics (or relevant applied fields).
• The ability and willingness or experience in teaching, learning and assessment.
• The ability and willingness or experience in academic administration and management
• The ability to demonstrate and uphold Stellenbosch University's core values.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• A National Research Foundation (NRF) rating.
• Registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Professional Natural Scientists (Pr.Sci.Nat.) in an appropriate field of practice (e.g. Agricultural Science or Biological Science).

Closing Date : 28-Sep-2026