NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: P000032 VACANCY: PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PEROMNES GRADE: A5/A6 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Professor/ Associate Professor will make significant contributions to research in the Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART) by increasing research output, obtain research funding, maintain and establish new collaborations, and develop capacity of junior and inexperienced researchers. This staff member will also contribute to teaching and learning by supervising post-graduate students at the honours, MHSc and PhD levels as well as community engagement projects of HART

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Expert/Specialist in cardiovascular research
• Advanced skills in research methodology, study design and statistical analyses (including use of statistical software)
• Advanced skills in postgraduate student supervision
• Advanced writing skills (publications, funding applications)
• Competent in project management

 

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• High standard of interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent people and conflict skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Demonstrate initiative and leadership in research
• Display research integrity and research ethics

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:                     Prof Carina Mels

                                                                                                                                      083 278 3635

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                 30 June 2021

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                         1 August 2021

 

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.

Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

 

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

 

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

 

Qualifications

• PhD in Physiology or an associated or relevant field (e.g. Biochemistry, Public Health, Epidemiology) is essential (NQF 10)

Experiences

• 5- 10 years’ experience in Research in the field of hypertension and cardiovascular disease is essential
• 5- 10 years’ experience in Supervision of postgraduate students at Hons, MHSc and PhD level is essential
• 5-10 years’ experience in Writing of funding applications is essential
• 5-10 years’ experience in Management of Research projects and related funding will be desirable

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOINT ACCOUNTABILITIES

    Research publications

• Publish peer viewed articles, books, and book chapters recognised by Department of Higher Education and Training

    Postgraduate Supervision

• Provide Supervision to postgraduate students of HART

    Research funding and Collaborations

• Write national and international funding applications to secure research funding as well as maintain and establish national and international collaborations

    Research Projects

• Lead (or participate in) research studies conducted by HART either in the Hypertension Research and Training Clinic or Research Laboratory

     University service and Academic Administration

• Provide service to the University by contribution to applicable committees; Complete academic administrative tasks associated with research, postgraduate supervision, staff capacity and personal development

     Social Responsiveness

• Participate in community engagements projects of HART such as May Measurement Month and Science communication to the community