Vacancy No. FSc /P 1/2011
Duties:
The successful candidate will be expected to:
(i) teach Physics courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels;
(ii) supervise undergraduate and graduate research;
(iii) conduct research and research leadership related services;
(iv) provide academic leadership and act as a mentor to junior academic staff;
(v) attract funding or grants to the University of Botswana in his or her research area;
(vi) carry out any other responsibilities as and when may be assigned by the Head of Department.
Requirements:
Candidates should have:
(i) a PhD in Physics;
(ii) significant university teaching experience or equivalent;
(iii) at least 24 publications in energy, especially solar energy, 12 of which are peer reviewed journal papers;
(iv) lead and/or single authored in at least 10 journal articles or book chapters;
(v) evidence of academic leadership;
(vi) evidence of service to a university, the profession and the community;
(vii) the ability to attract funding from international sources and this should be reflected in the profile.
Practical experience in preparation and characterisation of materials for application to solar energy research will be an added advantage.
Remuneration: University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV (including telephone, fax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to:
The Human Resource Manager,
Faculty of Science,
Private Bag UB Bag 00704,
Gaborone, Botswana.
Tel: (267) 355 2969; Fax (267) 318 5097;
E-mail: fosvacancies@mopipi.ub.bw.
Applicants should ask their referees to:
(i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and
(ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.
Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
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