nGAP Lecturer (Geochemistry/Igneous Petrology)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
The Discipline of Geological Sciences in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education’s New Generation of Academics’ Programme, has an exciting opportunity for eligible candidates to pursue a career as an academic and researcher. The successful candidate will be expected to register for a doctoral degree at UKZN and will be closely mentored to become an academic through a programme designed to assist with early career development.
The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader: Discipline of Geological Sciences.
Minimum requirements
· A BSc in Geology
· A Masters degree in Geochemistry, Igneous or Metamorphic Petrology, with a pass mark of at leas 70%
· South African Citizen
The successful applicant will be expected to complete a PhD within 5 years from the date of assumption of duty.
A brief statement of motivation regarding the applicant’s aspiration to become an academic and a researcher must accompany the applications.
