PROFESSOR OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

University of the Western Cape

PROFESSOR OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

Department: Department of Biotechnology
ACU Ref: 59106
Closing Date: 23 March 2012

The Department of Biotechniology is dedicated to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and passionate about research with specialisations in Agricultural and Food Biotechnology; Environmental Microbiology; Applied Genomics; Forensics; Nanotechnology: Structural Biology and Pharmacogenetics. It is accommodated in a new Life Sciences Building, providing state of the art facilities and a wide range of modern equipment.

PROFESSOR OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

To support undergraduate and research-based postgraduate teaching and to broaden the research base of this department, the University of the Western seeks to appoint an experience academic with a proven track record in biotechnological research.

Minimum criteria to be met are: a PhD in Biotechnology or a related field; a research and international publication record, and a record of research grant income, research activity and research productivity befitting the level of the appointment.

The appointee will be expected to develop and contribute to the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, administration and research activities of the Department. Research interests, which are aligned with the strategic interests of the Department, will be an advantage.

For further information on this post and informal discussion, contact Prof. Pieter Gouws on tel. +27 21 959 2557/2215 or e-mail pgouws@uwc.ac.za

Closing date: 23 March 2012

Forward applications, accompanied by a full curriculum vitae and the names and full contact particulars (ie e-mail & postal addresses, telephone & cell numbers) of at least three referees, together with copies of your ID and highest qualification to: Ms Genevieve Bucchianeri, Human Resources Department, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535, South Africa, or via e-mail to gbucchianeri@uwc.ac.za (fax +27 21 959 1466).

In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, applications from designated groups will be given priority consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to make an appointment at a lower level.