Stellenbosch University, South Africa -Mathematical Sciences
Ref. NW08/050/0214
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The Department of Mathematical Sciences is responsible for teaching and research in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at Stellenbosch University. The Applied Mathematics Division is keen to strengthen its research in existing active research groups, in particular: computer vision and machine learning; fluid modelling and simulation; numerical analysis and scientific computing; applied discrete mathematics. More information is available on our webpage at http://mathsci.sun.ac.za
Duties:
- Teaching of undergraduate engineering mechanics;
- teaching undergraduate and postgraduate;
- Applied Mathematics modules;
- active research and publication;
- advising and supervising postgraduate students;
- interacting with and enhancing the activities of one of the research groups in the Applied Mathematics Division.
Requirements:
- PhD in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics or Engineering;
- ability to teach large undergraduate engineering mechanics classes;
- experience in teaching Applied Discrete Mathematics;
- a research interest that will strengthen the current research groups in the Applied Mathematics Division;
- growing track record of publication in internationally recognised journals and participation in local and international conferences;
- ability to conduct independent research;
- strong commitment to teaching and student supervision;
- sound communication skills in Afrikaans and English.
Recommendations:
- Existing international research contacts;
- ability to set up new undergraduate and postgraduate modules;
Commencement of duties: 1 July 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter
Closing date: 31 March 2014
Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof IM Rewitzky on +27 21 808 3289
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on +27 21 808 2753
Closing date: 31 March 2014
Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof IM Rewitzky on +27 21 808 3289
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on +27 21 808 2753
The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and contact details of at least two referees), a statement of current and planned research ideas, and a letter of motivation must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
Should no feedback be received from the University within six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.
