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LECTURER IN BIOCHEMISTRY, CELL BIOLOGY OR MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

vacancy no: FSc/ BS 3/ 2012closing date: 11/05/2012

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to (i) teach Cell Biology, Biochemistry and Genetics/Molecular Biology courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (ii) undertake individual research or in collaboration with colleagues within or outside the department; (iii) provide service to the University, profession and/or community; (iv) perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Senior Lecturer: Applicants must have: (i) a Masters Degree in Cell Biology, Biochemistry or Molecular Biology (or a related discipline/s); (ii) a Bachelors Degree in the relevant discipline with at least a 2(i) pass/ GPA of at least 3.6; (iii) at least 3 years of teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iv) have a good and sustained record of research and publications with at least 6 publications, 4 of which are peer reviewed journal articles; (v) lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (vi) applicants should demonstrate evidence of service; (vii) a relevant PhD, demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages. Lecturer: Candidates must have (i) a Masters Degree in Cell Biology, Biochemistry or Molecular Biology (or a related discipline/s); (ii) BSc in Biological Sciences or a related discipline with at least a 2(i) pass and an overall aggregate not less than 65%; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service; (iv) a relevant PhD, teaching experience at a university or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages.

Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications

How To Apply: Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. You should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current C.Vs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees. Send your application to:

The HR Manager, Faculty of Science

Private Bag UB 00704

University of Botswana

Gaborone-Botswana

Telephone: (267) 355 2454; Fax (267) 318 5097

E-mail: fosvacancies@mopipi.ub.bw

Applicants should inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position(s) applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

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Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 135 at Block 233 (233/135). NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted