LECTURER - APPLIED MATHEMATICS

Stellenbosch University

SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER - APPLIED MATHEMATICS

ACU Ref: 59109
Closing Date: 12 March 2012

Mathematical Sciences


(Ref. NW08/60/0112)

Apply online at http://www.sun.ac.za/vacancies

Active research groups within the Applied Mathematics Division include Computer Vision & Machine Learning, Fluid Modelling & Simulation, Numerical Analysis & Scientific Computing and Applied Discrete Mathematics.

Duties:
• Teaching undergraduate Engineering Mechanics;
• postgraduate teaching and active research in Fluid Modelling & Simulation;
• interacting with and enhancing the Fluid Modelling & Simulation research group.

Requirements:
• PhD in Applied Mathematics or Engineering (preferably in the area of Fluid Modelling & Simulation);
• a commitment to excellence in teaching and research;
• ability to teach Engineering Mechanics students in Afrikaans.

Recommendations:
• A research interest, publications and a record of postgraduate supervision in Fluid Modelling & Simulation;
• experience and an interest in multi-phase flow or porous media;
• experience in teaching large classes of undergraduate Engineering Mechanics students;
• sound communicative skills;
• ability to teach in both Afrikaans and in English;
• existing research contacts and industrial liaison;
• ability to design new undergraduate and postgraduate modules.

Commencement of duties: 1 April 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter

Closing date: 12 March 2012

Enquiries regarding this post: Professor I M Rewitzky on +27 21 808 3289

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Human Resources Client Services Centre on +27 21 808 2753

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and contact details of at least two referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.