Associate Professor (Space Physics)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
UKZN has longstanding expertise in space physics, and is one of three nodes of NASSP (National Astronomy and Space Science Programme). The School seeks to appoint a suitably-qualified candidate as an Associate Professor to lead the way in strengthening space physics and NASSP at UKZN.
The successful candidate will have expertise and a research track record in one or more of the following areas: ionospheric physics, magnetospheric physics (of Earth and/or other planets), magnetosphere-solar wind interaction. S/he will be expected to conduct independent, externally funded research in space physics, to participate actively in teaching physics at undergraduate and Honours levels and in postgraduate supervision, and to play a leading role in NASSP, including directing and organising the programme, as well as teaching on its courses and supervising student projects.
The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader: Physics.
Minimum requirements
· A PhD degree in Space Physics.
· Evidence of appropriate teaching experience and curriculum development experience in a relevant field at tertiary level.
· Evidence of current and sustained publication of independent research in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level.
· A sustained track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and PhD level, appropriate for the level.
· Evidence of sustained and successful attraction of external research grants.
· Evidence of national and/or international recognition in a research area within the discipline.
This appointment will be made in line with the University Guidelines/benchmarks, which are available on the University Vacancies website on http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Academic-Process-Proc-Guides.aspx
Enquiries and details regarding these posts may be directed to the Academic Leader: Physics, Durban Centre, Professor Alan Matthews, e-mail: Matthewsa@ukzn.ac.za.
Appointment to this post will be on the January 2018 Conditions of Service. The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.
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