Job Openings at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Additional capacity is needed within Center for Human Metabolomics (CHM) to assist with the increasing research, contract research and service load.
• This position will be tasked to perform analyses and maintain specialised equipment in CHM laboratories.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational activities

• Perform routine analysis, involvement in sample handling, quality assurance and reporting of results.
• Result interpretation
• Interpret and report results and take appropriate action.
• Method development, validation, quality assurance and accreditation
• Participate in the quality assurance process as outlined in ISO 15189.
• General laboratory maintenance
• Ensure that laboratory equipment is at all times maintained.
• Effective and efficient inventory management.
• Continuous professional development and registration
• Working toward the accreditation as a medical scientist or appropriate naming at the appropriate qualification body.
• Liaise with external clients
• Answering enquiries by Pathologist/Dr’s as instructed by manager.
• Customer satisfaction and feedback complaints.
• Ad-hoc tasks
• The support of academic staff or students as per instruction by manager.
• Academic support

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Proven ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Being able to work under pressure.
• Ability to take instruction and guidance well.
• Ability to remain calm in a stressful situation.

Minimum requirements

• A BSc honours degree (NQF Level 8) in Biochemistry/Analytical Biochemistry.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in a laboratory.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience and knowledge in GC/LC-MS. 

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• Registration with the HPCSA.

CLOSING DATE:  21 July 2025

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Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• Information Systems lecturer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning:

• Delivery of lectures as per timetable and consultations with students including co-supervision of Masters and Honors students.

Research:

• Publications of articles in proceedings and journals as required.

Community Engagement:

• Industry and community responsiveness. 
• Participate in individual and collective community engagement activities.

Management support:

• Participate in special responsibilities in support of the Program Leader.

Minimum requirements

• A Masters’ degree (NQF level 9) in Information Systems, Computer Science or IT.
• A minimum of 2 years’ teaching and learning experience at a higher education environment.
• RECOMMENDATIONS / ADDED ADVANTAGES:
• Membership with any ICT professional body.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge in management information systems, databases and business intelligence.
• Computer networking and architecture, information system development (Java or C#), emerging technologies and IS research.
• At least 2 journal publications, supervision of at 2 Honours students.
• Knowledge of modern LMS platforms like eFundi to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment.
• Ability to handle large classes.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Effective time-management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.
• The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group.
• Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven.
• The ability to solve problems independently.
• The ability to teach large classes in our service courses.
• Good Time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills.
• A high level of professional and ethical conduct.

CLOSING DATE:  20 July 2025

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Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Appointment of a Senior lecturer with expertise in the use of stable isotopes to assess micronutrient bioavailability to strengthen the research outputs and teaching capability of the Centre of Excellence for Nutrition.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching & Learning:

• Teaching at the postgraduate level.
• Supervision of postgraduate students.
• Develop and update study material.
• Research & Innovation:
• Initiate and conduct research.
• Publish in high-impact and quartile journals.
• Attend and present at congresses and contribute to internationalization.
• Initiate and participate in funding applications.

Academic Leadership:

• Member of national and international societies
• Serves on internal / faculty / institutional committees.

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS): 

• Comply with OHS plans and protocols.
• Social Responsiveness and Industry Involvement:
• Sharing of expertise
• Serves on national/international panels/societies.
• Cultural and/or community activities.
• Networking and partnership. 

Minimum requirements

• A doctorate (NQF level 10) in Nutrition or related fields.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in human micronutrient research and research utilizing techniques like stable isotope nuclear techniques in nutrition research.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ hands-on laboratory experience.
• Evidence of research outputs (postgraduate student delivery and scientific papers).

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

• A minimum of three (3) years’ postgraduate student supervision experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ sound practical experience in teaching postgraduate students.
• Experience in executing clinical trials.
• Experience in funding applications.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to conceptualise, plan and execute research projects in micronutrient bioavailability using techniques like stable isotopes.
• Ability to write successful grant proposals.Ability to conceptualise, structure and write scientific research articles and reports.
• Ability to guide, mentor and deliver postgraduate students.
• Ability to think innovatively and analytically in the research and teaching environment.
• Ability to strengthen human capacity development.
• Advanced computer skills that include competence in MS Office, the use of statistical software, email and internet.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Professional and ethical behaviour.
• Adaptability / Agility.
• Collaborative mindset.
• Team-focused orientation.
• Positive disposition.
• Emotional intelligence.

CLOSING DATE:  21 July 2025