Lecturer, Bioinformatics, Department of Biochemistry job with UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA | 287312 – Times Higher Education

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCESDEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY, GENETICS AND MICROBIOLOGYGENETICSLECTURER (BIOINFORMATICS)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

BACKGROUND:

The incumbent is expected to be positioned in the Centre of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, which resides within the Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, to provide ongoing bioinformatics services and support, which includes the development of bioinformatics tools and resources for both internal and public use. The incumbent will also have an academic mandate to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Bioinformatics and Genetics, as well as a research mandate to build an active research programme which will enhance the Departments research profile and grow capacity in postgraduate supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will actively participate in the following areas:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

PLEASE NOTE: The Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology (BGM) reserves the right to request and review copies of academic publications (papers/dissertation/ thesis) for suitability before a candidate is shortlisted. All shortlisted applicants will be expected to present a lecture on a given topic within the Department.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbents level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at http://www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for these posts, please attach:

CLOSING DATE: 7 April 2022

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES:

Mrs S Mahlangu, Email: shado.mahlangu@up.ac.za for application-related and Prof F Joubert, fourie.joubert@up.ac.za for post content enquiries.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 May 2022, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.

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