Research Officer or Principal/Senior Technician (Grade 8/9), School of Chemistry

The School of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science invites applications for:

Position 1 Research Officer or Principal / Senior Technician -Mass Spectrometry (MS)

Position 2 Research Officer or Principal / Senior Technician -Mass Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)

Minimum Requirements:

The minimum required qualification is an MSc as well as extensive experience (minimum 5-10 years) in the relevant field. Applicants with a PhD qualification are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Performance Areas:

Overall responsibilities would include the running of a sophisticated laboratory and providing an analytical service. Some teaching and/or tutoring of general chemistry at undergraduate and Honours levels may be required.

Key Competencies: 

The ability to work in a team environment would be an advantage. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.

Remuneration:

A generous remuneration package which includes a retirement fund, medical aid, leave, bonus and study benefits, subject to the University's rules and regulations.

Applications: Submit a covering letter accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, NRF rating (if available), a brief research proposal (for a Research Officer) or (in the case of a Technical Officer), a statement providing evidence of technical expertise to support advanced research methods in the relevant field, certified copies of all educational qualifications and identity document, and the names and e-mail addresses of three referees. Applicants seeking part time positions will be considered.

Correspondence will be entered into with short listed candidates only. Short-listed applicants must be available for a personal or telephonic interview, and the presentation of a short seminar on the proposed line of research may be required.

Closing date: 15th March 2017.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment and continue searching after the closing date. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

“The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given, to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the university. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates”

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