BACKGROUND

The University of the Witwatersrand recognises bioinformatics as a key discipline to develop and wishes to appoint a Director of Wits Bioinformatics at the full or Associate Professor level.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide academic leadership in bioinformatics at Wits, develop a strong research programme and supervise postgraduate students. The incumbent will have administrative and managerial responsibility for Wits Bioinformatics, will be involved in fund raising, and take part in the teaching programme.

REQUIREMENTS

PhD in an appropriate discipline, a good research track record in bioinformatics (including supervision of higher degree students) and some experience in teaching. Administrative and fund raising experience is desirable. Good inter-personal skills are necessary.

TERMS:
The position will be filled for a five year contract in the first place.

LOCALE: Johannesburg, South Africa

COMPENSATION:
Appointed on full professor associate professor scale. Benefits include pension and medical aid.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be submitted to Zandi Mbaleki, Faculty of Science HR, Private Bag 3, Wits, 2050, South Africa or by email to zandi.mbaleki[at]wits.ac.za. More information can be found at the Bioinformatics website: http://www.bioinf.wits.ac.za/director.html. For informal enquiries, contact Scott Hazelhurst.

DEADLINE: 5 August 2009