Professor (Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Biomedical Sciences: Laser Research Centre)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
- Teaching undergraduate students using diverse methods in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
- Actively involved in core activities of the research centre such as planning and conducting research, administration, and external research funding applications.
- Supervise postgraduate student's projects and actively participate in the research focus areas of the centre, producing research outputs, engaging collaborations and conference presentations.
- Facilitate research within the domain of photodynamic therapy, phytochemicals and cancer.
- Overseeing laboratory operations assisting with laboratory planning and organization.
- Promoting research and recruiting suitable candidates for post-graduate studies at the Laser Research Centre
- Maintaining a scholarly profile in line with position in an academic department
- Involvement in community engagement.
Minimum requirements
- PhD qualification in Biological/Life Sciences.
- Minimum five (10) years’ experience in research at university level and 3 years of postdoctoral experience in the selected research field
- Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in lecturing at university level in appropriate lecturing subjects
- Track record of publication in international accredited journals
- NRF rating
- Track record of securing external research funding
- Postgraduate (masters and doctorate) and Postdoctoral fellow supervision
- Involvement in community engagement
- Established national and international collaboration
- National and/or international academic and research committee and society membership
- Excellent command in the field of photodynamic therapy, phytochemicals and cancer
- Excellent written and verbal English communications skills
- Teaching skills and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Ability to self-manage own research group.
- Enthusiasm and passion for education, research, and community engagement
- The ability to function independently as well as in a team.
- Good time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure
- Research experience in photodynamic therapy, phytochemicals, cancer stem cells, nanotechnology, natural product research, 3D culture, spectroscopy, microscopy and imaging.
- Innovative teaching techniques and research project designing for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
