Part-time (4/8) Lecturer at Stellenbosch University

Faculty of AgriSciences
Department of Food Science
 
Part-time (4/8) Lecturer 
(Ref. AW10/110/0420)

Duties        

• Curriculum development, evaluation of course material and undergraduate teaching of the “Biochemistry 353 – Food and Beverage Biochemistry” module;
• Supervision of Master’s and PhD candidates;
• Sourcing and managing external research funding;
• Establishing and maintaining an active and productive research programme in Food Biochemistry and Chemistry, but also within the general focus of the Department and publication of such research in relevant peer-reviewed journals;
• Developing national and international research and industry partnerships and networks;
• Involvement with administrative service delivery at departmental, faculty and University level;
• Involvement with community interaction projects.

Job Requirements    

• PhD in Biochemistry/Chemistry with a strong component of specialisation in Food Biochemistry, specifically in protein and enzyme biochemistry in food production and spoilage;
• Practical and theoretical experience in fermentation and brewing science;
• Ability or proven experience to participate in lecturing Food Biochemistry for Food Scientists (theory and practicals) at tertiary level;
• Ability to obtain external research funding;
• Ability to conduct postgraduate student supervision;
• Ability to manage a Food Biochemistry/Chemistry research laboratory with a focus on the industrial application of enzymes and protein supplements in human nutrition as well as fermentation, brewing and distilling science;
• Experience in conducting, and setting up, analytical techniques for the analyses of protein and protein related substances in  food products.

Recommendation        

• Recognition within the field or discipline on a national and or international level;
• A keen interest in a research field that is a good fit with the departmental research profile;
• Relevant experience in industry-related, applied research;
• Experience in managing a mini brewery;
• Relevant computer proficiency;
• Relevant proficiency in statistics;
• Language proficiency for a multilingual University;
• Proven leadership ability;
• Proven competence to handle multiple tasks independently, under time pressure;
• Proven competence to function well within a group, but also to work independently;
• Sound interpersonal skills;
• NRF rating or equivalent.

        
Enquiries        
Enquiries regarding job content: Prof G.O. Sigge on 021 808 3581, or at [email protected]