Chief Sport and Exercise Laboratory Technician (P003155) (Re-advertisement)
Listing reference: nwu_002076
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 5 October 2023
Position summary
Industry: Recreational, Cultural & Sporting Activities
Job category: Sports and Fitness
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DIVISION: FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SPORT AND RECREATION RESEARCH FOCUS AREA
POSITION NUMBER: P003155
VACANCY: CHIEF SPORT AND EXERCISE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
PEROMNES GRADE: 9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of the position is to provide specialised technical support in the research environment of physical activity, sport and recreation regarding big data sets, managing and maintaining the specialised equipment use in human movement, and integration of various equipment derived signals. General support to researchers related to preparation, calibration and maintenance of equipment to assist in the increase in research quality and productivity.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facility Management
- Management of the research equipment and laboratories to ensure effective space usage and quality assurance of all data
Occupational Health and Safety
- Responsible for all Health and Safety aspects and reporting within the PhASRec laboratories
Training
- Organise and present training on all equipment to staff and post-graduate students
Data Management
- Technical preparation of complex data sets, research data management of PhASRec projects and adhering to integrity and ethics requirements
Pesonal Development
- Skills in data modelling, database management and technical aspects of the research equipment
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A Bachelors Degree in Biomedical Engineering (NQF 7), Human Movement Sciences, or related fields
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing and maintaining a research laboratory with sport and exercise equipment.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the management of datasets and data analytics programs.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in working with specialised research equipment in the field of sport and exercise Sciences
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- Sport and Exercise Sciences-related professional membership
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Sport and Exercise Sciences related laboratory and equipment management
- Development of SOPs, Quality assurance of measurements
- Proficient in computer software such as Python, MathLab and/or R
- Knowledge and skills about signal processing, forces, muscle conduction, and movement mechanics as well as fitness and physical assessments with specialised equipment.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Work independently and in a team
- Strong sense of problem solving
- Excellent work ethics and research integrity
- Task completion skills with high accuracy
- Excellent administrative skills
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof SJ Moss: 018 299 1821
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Janine Da Gama: 016 910 3451
CLOSING DATE: 5 October 2023
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.
