University of Pretoria Senior Lecturer : Organic Chemistry – Department of Chemsitry
University of Pretoria
Senior Lecturer : Organic Chemistry – Department of Chemsitry
INTRODUCTION
FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
SENIOR LECTURER: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (ONE POST)
PEROMNES LEVEL: 7
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.
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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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.
SALARY DETAILS
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.