Senior Instrument Scientist (AC07) at University of the Witwatersrand

Key responsibilities include the following:  

• Teaching and assisting microscopy users, and offer technical training; 
• Consultancy within the microscopy and microanalysis unit;
•  Initiate own research projects

Minimum requirements:

• PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Medical Sciences, Engineering, or equivalent;
• Minimum 2 years in microscopy;
• Good understanding of the basic working principles of imaging techniques and microscopy (electron optical, light optical, surface probes);
• Ability to communicate and teach at all levels of technical complexity, with both novice and advanced microscopists;
• Ability to learn and master new techniques or skills e.g. new microscopes and operational software that are introduced over time;
• Ability to conduct their own research projects, including applying for funding and writing scientific proposals.