Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (Experimental Physics/Quantum Computing/Quantum Optics) [4 Posts: Westville &Pietermaritzburg]
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
UKZN is establishing a Centre for Quantum Computing and Technology with emphasis on use cases for quantum computing and creating Quantum Key Distribution and quantum imaging devices. For this purpose, as well as to enhance the teaching and research capabilities in physics, the School seeks to appoint suitably qualified candidates to the permanent staff at Westville Campus with expertise in applied quantum computing, experimental quantum optics and quantum imaging, and at Pietermaritzburg Campus with expertise in Condensed Matter Physics (experimental/ computational/ quantum computing).
The incumbents will be expected to conduct independent, externally funded research in Quantum Computing or Quantum Technology or, in Pietermaritzburg, Condensed Matter Physics of relevance to Quantum Computing or Quantum Technology in the new Centre, and to participate actively in teaching at undergraduate and post-graduate levels in physics.
The incumbents will report to the Academic Leaders: Physics.
Minimum requirements
Professor
§ A PhD degree in Physics
§ Evidence of excellent teaching experience and leadership in curriculum development in a relevant field at tertiary level
§ Excellent and sustained publication of independent research in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level
§ Excellent and sustained track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and PhD level, appropriate for the level
§ Excellent and sustained track record of successful attraction of external research grants
§ Evidence of strong and sustained academic leadership within the Department/ School/ College/ University, which includes mentorship and coaching
§ Evidence of national and international recognition in a research area within the discipline
Associate Professor
§ A PhD degree in 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.
§ A PhD degree in Physics.
§ Evidence of appropriate teaching experience in a relevant field at tertiary level.
§ Evidence of current and sustained research publication record in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level.
§ Successful supervision of postgraduate research students (MSc and/or PhD) in a relevant field of study, appropriate for the level of appointment and/or industry experience in a relevant field.
§ Demonstrated ability to apply for research grants, either as the Principal Investigator or as a member of a team.
§ Laboratory experience in setting up quantum imaging and entanglement experiments using non-linear crystals.
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.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 17 June 2024.
All applicants are required to apply online on Career Portal, https://ukzn.ci.hr/applicant/index.php
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