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LECTURER IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

Chemistry
vacancy no: FSc/ C 2/ 2012 closing date: 23/03/2012

Duties: The successful candidate will be required to: (i) teach all areas in Physical & General Chemistry at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (ii) teach the following areas in the graduate program; Colloids and Interfacial Phenomena, Electrochemistry and/or Spectroscopy; (iii) embark on active research in an area that will complement existing research in the Chemistry Department or in the candidate's area of specialisation; (iv) render the professional service expected of a University academic; (v) perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department. The following are some of research areas that are currently of interest to the Physical Chemistry section: Colloids and Interfacial Phenomena, Thermodynamics, Solution Chemistry and Polymers.

Requirements: The candidate must have (i) at least a Master of Science Degree (MSc) in Chemistry, with specialization in Physical Chemistry or related fields; (ii) a Bachelors Degree in the relevant discipline with at least a 2(i) pass/ GPA of at least 3.6; (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