SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER - GENETICS

SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER

GENETICS

The School of Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB) at the University of the Witwatersrand proudly offers cutting-edge teaching and research across diverse subject areas.  The school has three main focus areas, one of which is Genetics & Developmental Biology, where current offerings include gene regulation in pro- and eukaryotes, chromosomes and gene maps and advanced developmental biology.

Qualifications: PhD degree essential.  Some post PhD experience in research and teaching advantageous.

Expertise required: A focused research interest to include one or more of the following areas: molecular pro- or eukaryote genetics, genetic disorders, population genetics.

Duties: Teaching all aspects of the discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including associated administration.

Enquiries: Professor R Veale, Head of School, and Tel (011) 717 6343 or email: rob.veale@wits.ac.za. Information on the School is available from our website: http://www.wits.ac.za/mcb/

To apply: submit a covering letter, detailed CV with names, addresses and contact details (e-mail addresses) of 3 referees and certified copies of degrees/ diplomas to: Miss Z Mbaleki, Human Resources Officer, Faculty of Science, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, Wits, 2050  Email: zandi.mbaleki@wits.ac.za.

● Closing date: 30 April 2012

Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.

“The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given, to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the university. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates”