University of the Free State Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer: Specialisation in Inorganic Chemistry and XRD Management Jobs in South Africa
University of the Free State Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer: Specialisation in Inorganic Chemistry and XRD Management Jobs in South Africa
Duties and responsibilities:Lecture Inorganic Chemistry at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Conduct research in Inorganic Chemistry and produce quality research outputs, with emphasis on crystallography, spectroscopy (UV/vis, Infrared, Multi-nuclear NMR) detailed reaction mechanisms, drug development, nuclear medicine, and homogenous catalysis.
Develop a strong single crystal orientated research group/era.
Provide study guidance to postgraduate students.
Participate in research that will be nationally and internationally recognised.
Write and publish research articles based on research results.
Manage and maintain all Single Crystal X-ray diffractometers and the crystallographic laboratory including the management of the UFS crystal database and communicate with international database (CCDC; ICSD) for UFS annual license.
Train postgraduate students on the data collection, solve and refinement of single crystal crystallographic data.
Produce single crystal crystallography services to the campus and industry.
Obtain research funding from industry, parastatals, international grants.
Perform administrative tasks and other departmental and faculty activities.
Manage different aspects of Chemical Sciences on National and International levels (crystallography in particular).
Inherent Job Requirements:
Lecturer:
A master’s degree in chemistry specialising in Inorganic Chemistry or related discipline on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD in Chemistry specialising in Inorganic Chemistry on NQF level 10 MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
Or
A PhD in Chemistry specialising in Inorganic Chemistry on NQF level 10 (for a permanent appointment).
Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
A good academic record.
Proven teaching experience, at least at undergraduate level in Inorganic Chemistry.
Experience in the operating, managing and maintenance of state-of-the-art Bruker single crystal X-ray diffractometer which include protein crystallography data collection experience.
Experience in working with various crystallographic data collection and refinement software and online resources (i.e., WinGX, Olex2, Mercury, Bruker Apex, IUCr, CheckCIF, CSD Conquest, etc.
Senior Lecturer:
A PhD in Chemistry specialising in Inorganic Chemistry on NQF level 10.
Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s-degree students.
A proven research record of relevant publications in
national and international accredited journals.
Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.
Lecturing experience in Inorganic Chemistry/Crystallography at higher education level.
Comprehensive experience in the operating, managing and maintenance of state-of-the-art Bruker single crystal X-ray diffractometer which include protein crystallography data collection experience.
Previous experience of crystallographic data collection at synchrotrons (i.e., ESRF or DIAMOND Light Source, etc.)
Experience in working with various crystallographic data collection and refinement software and online resources (i.e., WinGX, Olex2, Mercury, Bruker Apex, IUCr, CheckCIF, CSD Conquest, etc.
Experience working in the field of coordination chemistry and crystallography at other international (non-SA) research groups.
Have experience working within a radio-laboratory and the chemical synthesis incorporating radioisotopes.
Recommendations:
PhD in Inorganic Chemistry.
International Post-doctoral experience.
Lecturing experience and/or qualifications.
Experience in and ability to handle and manage other expensive analytical equipment, such as stop flow spectrometry, high pressure gas reactors, GC, IR, and powder X-ray diffraction.
Proven experience in presentation of papers/posters at national/international conferences.
Experience in supervision of postgraduate students.
Key Competencies:
Results oriented.
The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
Strategic thinking.
The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
Business Acumen:
The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
Proficient in using MS Office.
Leading.
The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
Building coalitions.
The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; University of the Free State Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer: Specialisation in Inorganic Chemistry and XRD Management Jobs in South Africa
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