Current Vacancies at Stellenbosch University

Duties

• Managing all sample storage for SU-IRG (i.e., fridges and freezers, ULT freezers, LN2, cold room);
• Upkeep of sample inventories;
• Storage space allocations for students and upcoming studies;
• Arranging and preparing outgoing sample shipments (including all accompanying documentation ¿ manifests, customs invoices, etc.);
• Importing and exporting permit application, submissions and tracking;
• Receiving, conducting quality control (QC) on and allocating storage for incoming sample shipments;
• Assisting laboratory staff with QC prior to long-term storage;
• Retrieval, QC and transfer of FluidX racks and legacy samples to the BMRI Biorepository for long-term storage in the Hamilton BiOS;
• Invoicing the SU-IRG biorepository clients;
• Coordinating and driving the sample and freezer reduction process within SU-IRG;
• Maintenance of the fridge/freezer inventory and scheduling annual services;
• Attending after hours emergencies in the laboratory (e.g., critical fridge and freezer alarms).

Job Requirements        

• At least an MSc degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Medical Sciences, or a related field;
• At least two years' working experience in an ISO accredited laboratory;
• Proficiency in LIMS / freezer inventory system and sample storage;
• Knowledge of ISO 15189 guidelines;
• Own transport to deal with after-hours emergencies is essential;
• Knowledge of IATA and/or Dangerous Goods regulations.

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Duties        

Teaching:

• High quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching;
• High quality postgraduate supervision.

Research:

• Development and operation of research programmes within the context of systematic theology (with a focus on public theology/theological ethics);
• Delivering research outputs in the form of reports, papers, articles and monographs;
• Attending national and international subject conferences and symposia;
• Developing national and international research networks and partnerships.

Community interaction:

• Involvement in the church in various forms;
• Involvement with the rest of the community in various forms;
• Ensuring the practical relevance of modules for church and society.

Academic management and administration:

• Involvement in academic management and administration processes in the Faculty and at the University.

Job Requirements    

• Doctoral degree in systematic theology;
• A proven research record and accredited publications on theological and ethical themes;
• Proven experience of postgraduate supervision;
• Knowledge of discourses related to systematic theology and theological ethics;
• Academic proficiency for teaching and general communication in Afrikaans and English.

Recommendation        

• Proven experience of teaching on a tertiary level;
• The ability to utilise computer and information technology in teaching and learning;
• The ability to function in a multilingual environment;
• Knowledge of and participation in church life in (South) African contexts;
• Involvement in the church and society in its various forms.