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Senior Lecturer, Organic Chemistry

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
Location
Pretoria, South Africa
Closing date
22 Apr 2021

Job Details

UP Posting - Academic    

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY    

SENIOR LECTURER: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (ONE POST)

PEROMNES LEVEL: 7

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.

BACKGROUND:

The University of Pretoria has embarked on a major programme to enhance the research capacity of the Department of Chemistry. This stems from an appreciation that the fundamental discipline of Chemistry underpins some of the most critical research topics in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and other faculties. As an initial step towards positioning the University as the partner of choice in all matters of Chemistry within the region, the country and the continent’s top-rated researchers are being sought with an interest in furthering both their respective academic discipline as well as the relevant applied disciplines. A position currently exists in the Department of Chemistry for a Senior Lecturer in Organic Chemistry, with proven expertise in drug discovery based on natural products including isolation and structure elucidation of natural compounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Lecturing at undergraduate and Honours levels on core and specialist courses in Organic Chemistry;
  • Conducting independent and collaborative publishable research;
  • Supervising postgraduate students;
  • Initiating collaborative research projects with scientists from other disciplines within and outside the University;
  • Interacting with research and development projects of the local and international industry;
  • Expanding collaboration with academics world-wide;
  • Soliciting research funding from industry and funding agencies locally and internationally;
  • Participating in community-based programmes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • A PhD in Organic Chemistry;
  • An appropriate publication record;
  • Proven expertise in drug discovery based on natural products, bioassay guided fractionation, isolation and structure elucidation of natural compounds;
  • Skills in using the full range of hyphenated separation and analytical techniques such as HPLC–MS, UPLC–QTOF MS, NMR;
  • Experience in lecturing in Organic Chemistry using a hybrid mode of delivery;
  • Record of supervision of postgraduate students.

 REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

  • Ability to attract postgraduate students;
  • Good language and communication skills;
  • Ability to work under pressure;
  • Good interpersonal and leadership skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

  • NRF rating or evidence of being evaluated;
  • Experience in leading joint research projects;
  • Experience in working in teams both nationally and internationally;
  • Record of fundraising for research projects;
  • Liquid handling techniques for management of samples.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

 Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

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);
  • Self-evaluation of research and teaching.

CLOSING DATE: 22 April 2021

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES:

Application related: Ms NA Müller at Natasha.muller@up.ac.za Tel: (012) 420 5056

Position related: Prof M Potgieter at marietjie.potgieter@up.ac.za Tel: (012) 420 3095

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 June 2021, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.

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About the University of Pretoria

UP is a leading research university in South Africa and one of the largest in the country.

The University has seven campuses as well as a number of other sites of operation, such as the Pretoria Academic Hospital. Central administration is located at the Hatfield Campus.

The University of Pretoria offers more than 1 800 academic programmes in two of the official languages, namely Afrikaans and English. (Some programmes and modules are offered only in English.)

In 1996, the University of Pretoria became the university with the highest research output in South Africa and we have maintained this status.

The University of Pretoria celebrated its Centenary in 2008.

The academic programmes of the University are offered in nine faculties, as well as a business school. The faculties comprise a total of 140 departments and 85 centres, institutes and bureaus. UP is at the forefront of tertiary education in the country and collaborates with world-class partners to ensure continued excellence in learning and teaching.

Faculties:

  • Economic and Management Sciences
  • Education
  • Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
  • Health Sciences
  • Humanities
  • Law
  • Natural and Agricultural Sciences
  • Theology
  • Veterinary Science

Business School:

  • Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) 
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Location
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HATFIELD
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