Senior Instrument Scientist (P6) (Faculty of Science: Spectrum, Analytical Facility)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, to read the bold UJ Strategic Plan 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
- Daily operation of equipment and provision of training and advice as required
- Administration regarding booking of instrument time, purchasing of consumables, maintenance
- Controlling inventories
- Completion and invoicing of work for other tertiary institutions and private companies
- Continuous skills development
- Participate in research
- Participate in annual international benchmarking of analytical results
Minimum requirements
- PhD degree in experimental science
- Minimum of 3 years’ hands on experience operating an Electron microprobe and XRF
- Ability to work independently under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Have superior people skills in order to provide effective service to a variety of users with various levels of knowledge, experience and expertise.
- Extensive experience in operating and maintaining analytical equipment
- Specific EMP and XRF training
- Record of published research
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.
