Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer

Animal Sciences (AgriSciences)

Stellenbosch University, South Africa -Department of Animal Sciences

Ref. AW09/71/0313

The Department of Animal Sciences has been awarded a SARChI Chair in Meat Science: Genomics to Nutriomics.

This position will support and enhance the activities of this Chair. The incumbent will be appointed to a renewable contract until 31 December 2017.

Duties:

Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in compliance with the general research focus of the SARChI Chair in Meat Science: Genomics to Nutriomics;
supervision of postgraduate students;
conducting an active and productive research programme supportive to the SARChI Chair;
securing of funds to support the research programme;
continuously publishing research results by means of peer-reviewed articles and conference papers
performing required administrative tasks;
involvement in community interaction projects.

Requirements:

Professor:

A relevant PhD degree in Animal Science with specialisation in Meat Science;
leader in innovative undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and scientific research;
a proven research record;
NRF rating or equivalent;
sustained research publications and other research outputs of high quality, over several years
leader of an active and productive research group;
proven record in supervision of PhD students;
proven track record in attracting students and external funding;
independent researcher with significant local and international recognition;
additional academic, professional, management, teaching and research experience;
interaction in a leadership role, with relevant industries or external institutions, nationally and internationally.

Associate Professor:

A relevant PhD degree in Animal Science with specialisation in Meat Science;
a proven record of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching;
a proven research record;
an excellent and sustained record of publications in recognised journals in the field of Meat Science;
demonstrated ability to obtain research funds;
a proven track record of successful Doctoral and Master’s supervision.

Senior Lecturer:

A relevant PhD degree in Animal Science with specialisation in Meat Science;
A sound base of relevant undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience;
Evidence of successful postgraduate outputs;
A growing publication output in the field of Animal Sciences, particularly in Meat Science;
Proven ability to attract research funds.

Recommendations:

Knowledge of the livestock industry in South Africa;
Knowledge of animal behaviour and the interface between animal and public health;
Computer literacy and specifically good statistical knowledge;
Ability to speak, read and write Afrikaans as well as English.

Commencement of duties: 1 July 2013
Closing date: 30 April 2013
Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof. K. Dzama on +27 21 808 4740
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on +27 21 808 2753

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