Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
The SCHOOL OF MEDICINE wishes to appoint an academic with relevant experience in epidemiology who will be based in the Discipline of Public Health. The candidate will be expected to develop and contribute to Epidemiology teaching and research as part of a multidisciplinary team in Public Health. The candidate will participate in team-based research, post-graduate teaching, and research supervision in the Discipline.
Minimum requirements
Applicants should have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Epidemiology or a related field
- A PhD Degree in Epidemiology or a related field
- Epidemiology teaching experience
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Valid driver’s license
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office packages
- Successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters’ and/or PhD levels
The post reports to the Head of Discipline. Enquiries regarding this post may be directed to Professor Saloshni Naidoo on 031 2604008 or naidoos71@ukzn.ac.za. A request for a job profile may be directed to Mrs NR Shabalala on 031 260 7886 or shabalalan@ukzn.ac.za
The closing date for receipt of applications is 23 October 2026.
The University, however, reserves the right in exceptional circumstances to accept late applications or extend the above date to facilitate further searches.
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form, which is available on the Vacancies website at https://hr.ukzn.ac.za/forms/ The advert reference number must be clearly stated in the subject line.
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