Senior Lecturer (Researcher) (Faculty of Health Sciences: SARChi Laser Applications in Health) needed at University of Johannesburg

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Job title : Senior Lecturer (Researcher) (Faculty of Health Sciences: SARChi Laser Applications in Health)

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : April 04, 2025

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Responsibilities:

  • Teaching undergraduate students using diverse methods in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
  • Actively involved in core activities of the research centre such as planning and conducting research, administration, and external research funding applications.
  • Supervise postgraduate student’s projects and actively participate in the research focus areas of the centre, producing research outputs, engaging collaborations and conference presentations.
  • Facilitate research within the domain of photodynamic therapy, cancer stem cells, photobiomodulation etc.
  • Overseeing laboratory operations assisting with laboratory planning and organization.
  • Promoting research and recruiting suitable candidates for post-graduate studies at the Laser Research Centre.
  • Maintaining a scholarly profile in line with position in an academic department.
  • Involvement in community engagement.

Minimum requirements

  • PhD qualification in Biological/Life Sciences.
  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in research related to Photodynamic therapy and or Photobiomodulation.
  • Experience in teaching at university level and/or 3 years’ of postdoctoral experience.
  • Involvement in community engagement.
  • Previous or current appointment as an executive committee member, board member, or similar high-level leadership position within international research organizations or associations.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

  • Excellent command in the field of photodynamic therapy, cancer stem cells and photobiomodulation.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
  • Teaching skills and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
  • Good planning and organisational skills.
  • Ability to self-manage own research group.
  • Enthusiasm and passion for education, research, and community engagement.
  • The ability to function independently as well as in a team.
  • Good time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure.

Recommendations:

  • NRF rating.
  • Research experience in photodynamic therapy, photobiomodulation, cancer stem cells, nanotechnology, natural product research, 3D culture, spectroscopy, microscopy and imaging.
  • Innovative teaching techniques and research project designing for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • A track record of postgraduate research supervision and publication.
  • Previous experience in appropriate research field.
  • Previous experience in appropriate lecturing subjects.
  • Proven leadership experience in executive or strategic roles within international research organizations or associations.

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