PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The applicant will engage in teaching and learning at Honours and MSc level, in research supervision of Masters and PhD students and in research and writing publications within any nuclear or radiation science field.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching:

• Teaching and examining in any nuclear science field for example, Nuclear Radiation protection, Applications of Radiation in Industry,  Radio-analytical chemistry, Nuclear Waste minimization or Radio-pharmacy, Medical Physics (e.g. radiography, radiotherapy, SPECT, PET, CT-SCAN NMRI), at Honors to MSc level.

Research:

• Conduct research and publish and engage in third stream income generating projects for CARST. 
• Initiate research projects and supervise PhD, MSc and honours students.
• Recruit well qualified PG students to CARST.
• Obtain research funding. 

Community Engagement:

• Participate in, initiate and contribute to societal and community engagement projects.

Administration and management:

• Conduct training of staff, Postgraduate and undergraduate students in laboratory techniques and analysis in his/her specialisation.
• Ensure Chain of custody for all radioactive materials at CARST, quality analysis and control of results submitted for analysis.
• Liaise with industry partners in teaching, research and supervision to ensure smooth running of the CARST programmes.

Health and Safety:

• Ensure quality control of all sample analysis and Implement Radiation Protection Procedures.

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Nuclear Science, Nuclear Physics, Physics, Medical Physics, Nuclear Chemistry or equivalent.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in teaching the modules related to Nuclear Science.
• Experience in proven scientific track record of postgraduate PhD & MSc supervision/mentorship and publications in peer reviewed journals.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ research management experience.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• A minimum of five (5) years’ industry experience in Nuclear Science.
• NRF rating.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to source for Projects funding to support student research.
• Ability to supervise PhD and MSc postgraduates.
• Good practical knowledge of analytical techniques in field of specialization.
• Perform administrative and management tasks.  
• Maintaining good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
• Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally (writing and verbally) in the various multilingual environments of the NWU – on all levels (students, colleagues and management).
• Assist / take the lead with module / programme development. 
• Liaison with industry for co-operation and projects / funding.
• Conduct independent and co-operative research within the focus areas of the School and research centre.
• Writing of research proposals and securing project / research funding.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent people and communication skills.
• The ability to function effectively as part of a team in a multi-cultural environment .
• Good inter-personal relationships.
• The ability to work collectively.
• Effective conflict management skills.
• Effective time management skills.

REMUNERATION

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines. 

ENQUIRIES REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:                         Prof. Helen Drummond, Tel No: 018 389-2317

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:    Ms. Innocentia Mphuthi, Tel No: 018 389-2457

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                        26 April 2024

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                                                 As soon as possible 

Kindly take note: applications may only 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 the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned 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.