Senior Lecturer at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:

• Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in molecular biology;
• Rendering community and other services to farmers, the veterinary profession; industry and other clients as required;
• Postgraduate training and supervision where appropriate;
• Research and publications in scientific journals;
• Networking with relevant stakeholders;
• Community engagement;
• Administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department; and
• Academic self-development.
   

Minimum Requirements

For candidates with a veterinary qualification:

• A BVSc- or BVMCh-degree or an equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• An appropriate Master’s degree with demonstrable molecular parasitology expertise, and commitment to register for a PhD;
• Registration (or registrable) as a Veterinarian with SAVC;
• Evidence of teaching experience at a professional or tertiary level;
• Commitment to develop a teaching and learning portfolio required at the Senior Lecturer level; and
• Demonstrate strong potential to become an established specialist researcher in an academic environment.
   

For Candidates Without a Veterinary Qualification

• PhD degree in Veterinary Parasitology with experience in molecular biology;
• Commitment to develop a teaching and learning portfolio required at the Senior Lecturer level; and
• At least 3 – 5 publications in high impact journals over the past five years as first or senior author.
   

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Proven competencies in big data mining and analysis;
• Proven competence in molecular parasitology and research project design;
• The ability to critically evaluate and interpret experimental results and articulate key findings within cross-functional teams
• Research profile appropriate to the position;
• Good language and communication skills (written and verbal comprehension and verbal expression); and
• Generic teaching competence such as communication and presentation, word-processing, spreadsheets and social networking skills.
   

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Familiar with major NGS technologies, platforms and applications;
• Practical experience with NGS and PCR based methodologies;
• Experience in NGS data handling and interpretation;
• De novo product or assay development;
• Experience in genome sequencing and annotation;
• National and some international acknowledgement of academic standing and leadership in the relevant academic discipline;
• Evidence in sourcing or obtaining research funds;
• Evidence of ongoing and / or successful post graduate supervision;
• Evidence of participation in relevant academic or professional organisations/bodies;
• Presentation at scientific and/or professional congresses at national and/or international level; and
• Evidence of national and international scientific collaborations.

In Applying For This Post, Please Attach

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research); and
• Self-evaluation.