Senior Lecturer (Nematology-Invertebrate Zoology) (Job ID: 5852) needed at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies for biological control of planet parasitic nematodes, with an emphasis on agricultural and horticultural systems.
• Interact with the public regarding Nematology, Invertebrate Zoology, and related queries.
• Obtain external funding (3rd stream income).
• Supervise research undertaken by postgraduate (MSc and PhD) students.
• Responsible for teaching and learning in undergraduate and postgraduate (B.Sc. Honours) programmes in Zoology. This includes lectures, tutorials, practical classes (preparation and presentation), assessments and seminars.
• Manage administrative tasks and academic planning (curriculum development etc.) in the department and where applicable at university level.

Inherent requirements:

Senior Lecturer

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Zoology/Biology/Environmental Science (Invertebrate Zoology focusing on Nematology).
• Proven laboratory experience (qPCR, NGS, phylogenetic analysis), experimental design and management of a potential diagnostic lab.
• Proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals (at least 5-10), including representative publications as lead author.
• Proven experience in presenting papers/posters at national and international scholarly conferences.
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society, committee, or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.
• Proven undergraduate teaching experience at a higher education institution.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s students.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating or equivalent.

Recommendations:

• Research expertise in taxonomy, systems, ecology, and phylogenetic analysis, specifically in the discipline of Nematology (plant-parasitic or free-living nematodes), will be advantageous.
• Proven experience with interacting and collaborating with industry.
• The successful candidate will be expected to expand the Department’s research activities, with a focus in Nematology.