Senior Lecturer (Epidemiology at University of the Witwatersrand

Brief Description        
Responsibilities

• Teach epidemiology to Wits SPH students and short course participants
• Lead and co-ordinate epidemiology courses in the Wits SPH
• Actively participate in Wits SPH postgraduate students’ research supervision and mentoring
• Contribute to and play a leading role in the development and expansion of the Wits SPH Epidemiology research portfolio
• Actively participate in the academic endeavours of the school
• Represent the school in epidemiology discourse and fora

Requirements

• At least three years formal teaching experience in epidemiology or a related quantitative field
• Supervision of post-graduate students to completion
• Ability to lead a quantitative research programme and to deliver high-quality research results
• Publication of at least 8 articles in peer-reviewed journals
• Interest in and commitment to building research capacity
• Active participation in international epidemiology community activities
• Excellent management, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team
• Good writing and conceptual skills
• Evidence of successful grant applications

Qualifications

• A PhD in epidemiology and/or public health. Those with clinical or medical background will have an added advantage.