Senior Subject Specialist P001127
Listing reference: nwu_002331
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 3 February 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY: NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
DIVISION: CENTRE FOR SPACE RESEARCH
POSITION NUMBER: P001127
VACANCY: SENIOR SUBJECT SPECIALIST
PEROMNES GRADE: P7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To provide technical research support in the Centre for Space Research (CSR)
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· RESEARCH & INNOVATION
· Maintenance of current scientific experiments including optical and radio telescopes and particle detectors
· Assist with data quality control of existing experiments
· Liaise with and provide support to national and international research partners
· Assist with the conceptualizing of new research experiments and provide technical support
· Deploy and commission new scientific experiments
· Design, manufacture, and test electronics components for research and commercialization purposes
· Support engaged research in the faculty
· TEACHING & LEARNING
· Assist with undergraduate practical work
· Assist with post-graduate research activities
· Manage and partake in student communication and support activities
· COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
· Participate in community engagement activities
· MANAGEMENT
· Collaborate and build effective relationships for successful delivery
· Participate in appropriate management committees of the CSR
Minimum requirements
· A N6 National Certificate in Engineering Studies or equivalent qualification
· A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the design and manufacture of electronics.
· A minimum of 5 years’ experience with conceptualizing, deploying, and commissioning of scientific equipment.
· A minimum of 5 years’ experience in providing research support, preferably in a higher education setting.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
· A relevant degree or diploma.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Excellent problem-solving skills.
· Adequate computer skills.
· Knowledge of the higher education system.
· Demonstrate language proficiency to function optimally in the multilingual environment of the NWU.
· Experience with undergraduate and postgraduate student projects would be ideal.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Sound interpersonal relationship skills
· Excellent communication skills
· Team-oriented and reliable
· Innovative, independent initiatives
· Willing to take on administrative and leadership duties
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Amare Abebe – 018 389 2848
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Tirhani Baloyi – 018 285 2037
CLOSING DATE: 3 February 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
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.
