Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: MCB X2
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R1 207 358
- Minimum qualification
- Postgraduate
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer within the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Cape Town. The department conducts research of economic, medical, environmental, and social importance to Africa and beyond, with specific areas including adaptation to environmental stress, microbiology, bioinformatics, and disease in humans, animals, and plants. It also offers undergraduate majors in biochemistry and genetics, and an Honours course in molecular and cell biology. This advert seeks two individuals for these academic positions. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Developing and teaching content for the biochemistry and genetics majors, as well as the Honours course. * Supervising Honours, Masters, and Doctoral students. * Establishing and maintaining a productive research group and attracting independent research funding. * Establishing collegiate collaborations with departmental and/or faculty research groups. * Contributing positively to departmental, faculty, and/or university administrative tasks. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **For Lecturer level:** * A PhD in molecular biology or related fields including bioinformatics. * Proven lab bench expertise in molecular biology. * At least two years of relevant post-PhD experience. * An appropriate track record of published research outputs in molecular biology in high-quality international journals, including as first author. * Ability to teach molecular biology at undergraduate level. * **Additional requirements for Senior Lecturer level:** * At least four years of relevant post-PhD experience. * Significant undergraduate teaching experience, with evidence of content development. * Demonstrated ability to attract external research funding. * An appropriate track record of published research outputs in molecular biology in high-quality international journals, including as senior author. * Lead supervisor of MSc and/or PhD students to graduation. * Evidence of contributions to administration. **Who should apply** Candidates should possess a strong academic background in molecular biology or related fields, including bioinformatics, and have a proven track record in research and publication. They should be capable of teaching molecular biology at the undergraduate level, contributing to content development, and supervising students at various academic levels. Ideal applicants will be able to establish and maintain an active research group, secure external funding, and collaborate within an academic environment, while also contributing to administrative duties. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/lecturer-senior-lecturer-mcb-x2-university-of-cape-town Source: myjobmag
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