Senior Lecturer
Listing reference: nwu_000033
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 15 July 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM)
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE
PC CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER
POSITION NUMBER: P000149
PEROMNES: A7
Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to appoint a Senior Lecturer with exceptional scare skills, in solid-state drug analysis, who will run and maintain our specialised equipment. This candidate must have a proven track record of research outputs in terms of scientific publications, as well as the supervision of postgraduate students.
Job description
Behavioural competencies:
· Must function as a team member and as a team leader.
· Strong negotiating capabilities.
· Effective time management.
· Must solve and handle problems in the laboratory environment.
· Must be driven by research outputs.
Essential Competencies:
· Strong analytical abilities.
· Proven experience of scientific writing.
· Be able to work according to GLP and apply quality control over research methods and results.
· Knowledge and experience of laboratory safety.
· Proven success with research funding applications.
· Writing of international scientific publications.
· Computer competence - Creating support systems for equipment - Data backup.
Minimum requirements
· PhD in Pharmaceutics or Pharmaceutical Chemistry or related disciples (NQF10).
· Ability to operate and experience in X-ray powder diffractometry (XRPD), Infra-red spectroscopy (IR), Thermal analysis (TAM 111, DSC, DTG, Thermal microscope), VTi (sorption analyser), Kruss droplet analyser, Nano spray drier, UV and HPLC, particle size analysis, dissolution and solubility. Calibration and maintenance of instruments where needed. Interpretation of results and compiling reports.
· Approximately 3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical analysis and the conducting of Pharmaceutical Sciences related research.
· Approximately 2 years’ experience in guidance to postgraduate students.
Responsibilities:
· Running of solid-state drug analysis equipment (and related instruments) and providing support to all Pharmacen™ researchers and students thereof.
· Assistance with the development and validation of analytical methods for all post-graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and researchers within Pharmacen™.
· Supervision of postgraduate students in the Pharmacen™ sub-programmes.
· Research and establishment of research programmes in the Pharmacen™ sub-programmes.
· Writing of scientific publications on own research and on available data.
· Innovation and development work.
· Provide support on management of research programmes
Recommended: Registration with South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist is recommended.
TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE: Market related
ENQUIRIES: Prof Lesetja Legoabe Tel: 018 299 2182
CLOSING DATE: 15 July 2021
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
TO APPLY: Please visit our website: www.nwu.ac.za/vacancies
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
