Lecturer (Numerical Analysis) at University of the Witwatersrand

Faculty of Science
School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics

Lecturer(Numerical Analysis)
Description: The School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics undertakes high-quality research in a wide variety of areas and is home to several South African National Research Foundation   (NRF) rated scientists. In the domain of Applied Mathematics, the School’s main research areas include symmetry methods of differential equations, mathematical modelling, control theory, optimization, numerical analysis and continuum mechanics. Research areas are in mathematics of finance, include but not limited to, portfolio optimization, risk management, risk measurement, stochastic processes in finance and interest rate modelling.
We seek applicants with some research and teaching experience in the area of Numerical Analysis and/ or Numerical Methods.
        
Qualifications: 
Applicants must hold a doctorate in Numerical Analysis or in Applied Mathematics with a strong focus on Numerical Methods. The following factors will be taken into account, (i) evidence of publications in accredited journals, (ii) current or future research areas and how this research will be compatible with and/or strengthen the research activity within the department, (iii) teaching experience at a tertiary institution. New PhD graduates will be considered. 

Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to teach Numerical Analysis courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise and/or co-supervise honours students, participate in academic administration and develop a productive research programme.
        
How To Apply        
Applications:

• Submit a covering letter accompanied by a detailed and updated curriculum vitae, NRF rating (if available), description of research interests, description of a teaching philosophy or portfolio, certified copies of all educational qualifications and identity document with names and e-mail addresses of three referees.

Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Short-listed applicants must be available for a personal or telephonic/Skype interview, and the presentation of a short lecture on a topic decided by the Head of School and a seminar on the proposed line of research may be required.
 
Closing date: 15 July 2020