Job Openings at Stellenbosch University

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Department of Biomedical Science
Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics
Research Study Logistics Coordinator (Located in Worcester)  Grade 13.1
Two-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extention.

(Ref. TGB02/171/0820)

• This study is sponsored by the Boston Medical Center in Boston, (MA, USA) and is funded by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). This study aims to elucidate the relationship between illicit smoked drug use and Tuberculosis (TB) transmission in the Western Cape.

Duties

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Transporting samples around Worcester and from Worcester to Cape Town up to twice weekly;
• Working with the study team (research study coordinator,  nurses, and research assistants) to assist with participant study visit tracking;
• Transporting participants to and from study visits;
• Transporting study participants identified as being ill to the clinic;
• Preventing protocol violations and maintaining minimum protocol deviations, particularly involving study participants and specimen transport;
• Reporting all protocol deviations immediately to the field study coordinator;
• Creating and maintaining logs for sample and participant tracking;
• Helping the field team to monitor and log quantity and expiration dates of specimen sample supplies, and ensuring timely organisation of sample supplies;
• Developing methods to improve sample and participant transport procedures, logging and tracking;
• Being involved with and knowledgeable about the local community in Worcester;
• Being available for weekly meetings with the field team and international research team.

Job Requirements

• High school training;
• Fluency in English (written and verbal communication);
• Previous research experience;
• Previous experience with the transport of biohazardous materials/dangerous goods;
• The ability to work and be based in Worcester, Western Cape, Monday through Friday;
• A valid driver's licence. Must be comfortable driving for long periods;
• The ability to lift and move supplies weighing up to 12 kg.

Recommendation

• Matric certificate;
• Fluency in Afrikaans and/or isiXhosa, or some level of isiXhosa understanding.

How To Apply
The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as Stellenbosch University's institutional EE Plan. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.
The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

• Enquiries regarding job content: Nandi Niemand by 021 938 9073, of by [email protected] 
• Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process:Human Resources Client Service Centre on 021 808 2753 or at [email protected] 

Closing Date:28-Aug-2020

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Department of Mathematical Sciences
Professor / Associate Professor: Computer Science
(Ref. NW08/176/0820)

• The Department of Mathematical Sciences is responsible for teaching and research in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at Stellenbosch University. The Computer Science Division is research-active in artificial intelligence and machine learning, automata theory, program analysis, testing, and verification, and computer networks (more information is available on our webpage: www.cs.sun.ac.za).  It is keen to strengthen its position in computer networks.

Duties

• Research and publication;
• Securing research and project funding;
• Advising and supervising postgraduate students;
• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate computer science modules;
• Administrative leadership, including the possibility to act as division head of Computer Science on a rotational basis.

Job Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline, with extensive research expertise in computer networks;
• Proven track record of conference presentations and publication in internationally recognised computer science journals and conference proceedings;
• Track record of securing research or project funding;
• Record of successful postgraduate student supervision up to PhD level;
• Proven national recognition for and international exposure in computer network research;
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

In addition, for appointment as Professor,

• Significant international recognition as expert in computer networks;
• Proven leadership abilities and experience;
• Proven involvement in academic service which may include, amongst others, referee and/or programme committee member for an international conference, plenary speaker, committee member of a professional society.
• Applicants are required to submit a detailed research statement and teaching philosophy.
• Applicants invited for interviews will be expected to present a lecture on their recent research.

Recommendation

• Existing international research contacts;
• Management experience in an academic environment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail  addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
Should no feedback be received from the University within six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Enquiries

• Enquiries regarding job content: Prof B Fischer on  021 808 4232 or at [email protected]
• Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Service Centre on 021 808 2753 or at [email protected]

Closing Date:31-Aug-2020

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Division of Learning and Teaching Enhancement
Administrative Officer: Hybrid Learning (Three-year Part-Time (4/8) Contract)
(Ref. LOV/169/0720)

• Hybrid learning (HL) at SU is a mode of academic course delivery that combines short periods of F2F (face-to-face) contact time between the lecturer and student with significant online learning by the students. SU is expanding its HL offering significantly and requires an administrative assistant to provide general administrative support to the HL project manager in the Division for Learning and Teaching Enhancement.

Duties        
General administrative support

• Providing administrative support to the Hybrid Learning (HL) project manager as required. This may include, but is not limited to, basic record keeping of project-related expenditures, organising project-related documentation, assisting with the compilation of internal reports and HL-related templates;
• Performing asset administration, as needed;
• Managing telephonic and email enqueries;
• Making travel arrangements as required;
• Arranging workshops and functions as needed.

Financial administration and budget control

• Generating financial documents (quotes, invoices and transaction records) as needed;
• Maintaining effective budget control with regard to purchasing goods and services from the HL project budget, in close collaboration with the HL project manager;
• Assisting with the annual budgeting process for individual HL-related initiatives;
• Supporting the HL project manager with quarterly and annual financial reports and invoices.

Job Requirements        

• A post-matric qualification in office administration or a relevant field;
• A minimum of two years’ administrative work experience;
• Knowledge and experience of financial administration;
• Excellent computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook);
• Excellent time management and organisational skills;
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English;
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Recommendation        

• Administration work experience at a higher education institution;
• Experience with the SU financial system (TeraTerm software);
• A commitment to continuous professional development;
• Experience using Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.

Enquiries        

• Enquiries regarding job content: Miné de Klerk on 021 808 3091, or at [email protected]
• Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Service Centre on 021 808 2753 or at [email protected]

Closing Date:21-Aug-2020