Associate Professor/ Professor (Director) (Grade AP/P)

Tebello Nyokong Insitute for Nanotechnology Innovation

The Tebello Nyokong Insitute for Nanotechnology Innovation invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team. 

Main Objectives

Specifically related to the position of Director: INI
As the overall head of the Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation (INI), the incumbent, in collaboration with other staff, is responsible for providing strategic leadership to achieve the vision and mission of the INI. Key strategic activities include excellent research in nanotechnology; MSc and PhD supervision; hosting and support of postdoctoral fellows; fundraising; people management; and developing and maintaining university, national, and international reputation and networks.
In addition,
All academics are responsible for the creation and dissemination of new knowledge. Academics are also expected to assume administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the research entity, departmental, faculty, and/or university level and contribute to their profession.
Professors and Associate Professors provide academic leadership and contribute to the institution's governance. This leadership contribution of the Professor should be evidenced at the research entity, departmental, Faculty and institutional levels. 

The Requirements

• At least a PhD in Chemistry specialising in physical or materials chemistry.
• Research supervision of Masters and PhD degrees to completion and evidence of hosting postdoctoral fellows is required.
• Evidence of a national and emerging international profile as a leading scientist on the applications of nanoscience in at least four of the specified INI research areas:
  Cancer diagnosis and treatment, surface science and characterisation, electrochemical sensor design and development, porphyrinoid chemistry, energy materials, non-linear optical materials, sensitive optical sensors, water purification and treatment, and drug resistance microorganisms.
• A strong track record of publications in appropriate scholarly and accredited journals based in fields of INI strategic interest.
• A proven strong record of leading large multi- or inter-disciplinary research groups and managing research projects in INI strategic research areas. Proven track record in fundraising concerning research projects and a proven ability to
  work effectively with funder budgets. Strong rapport of interactions with INI stakeholders and government institutions.
• Evidence of multi or inter-disciplinary research practice and working across multiple disciplines within the sciences.
• A strong record of working with policymakers and practitioners in the nanotechnology sector.
• A strong record of securing external funding from funding agencies must show evidence of attracting large grants over the past three to five years.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles.

• At least a PhD in Chemistry specialising in physical or materials chemistry.
• Research supervision of Masters and PhD degrees to completion and evidence of hosting postdoctoral fellows is required.
• Evidence of a national AND an established international profile as a leading nanoscience scientist, with specialisation in at least four of the specified INI research areas: cancer diagnosis and treatment, surface science and characterisation, electrochemical sensor design and development, porphyrinoid chemistry, energy materials, non-linear optical materials, sensitive optical sensors, water purification and treatment, drug resistance microorganisms.
• A strong track record of publications in appropriate scholarly and accredited journals based in fields of INI strategic interest.
• A proven strong record of leading large multi- or inter-disciplinary research groups and managing research projects in INI strategic research areas. Proven track record in fundraising concerning research projects and a proven ability to
  work effectively with funder budgets. Strong rapport of interactions with INI stakeholders and government institutions.
• Evidence of multi or inter-disciplinary research practice and working across multiple disciplines within the sciences.
• A strong record of working with policymakers and practitioners in the nanotechnology sector.
• A strong record of securing external funding from funding agencies must show evidence of attracting large grants over the past three to five years.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles.

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the role profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -
  • Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
  • Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements. 

Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application please contact 046 603 7266.

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting TBC.
• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration per annum (Grade AP):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum:                          R936 120

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately):             R1 203 447

Remuneration per annum (Grade P):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum:                          R1 146 695

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately):             R1 465 125

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview.  Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates. 

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