Lecturer: Genetics

Unitalentza; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellenbosch University in Stellenbosch, South Africa, invites applications for a Lecturer position in Genetics within the Department of Genetics and the Institute for Plant Breeding and Biotechnology. The role focuses on leading innovative research while teaching and supervising students across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contributing to a dynamic, research-active environment.

The successful candidate will publish widely, collaborate with industry partners, and contribute to national

Qualifications

• PhD in Genetics or closely aligned discipline with clear evidence of specialization.
• Relevant research experience in genetics with demonstrated applications in human, animal, or plant genetics and biotechnology.
• Proven track record in bioinformatic analyses, statistical genetics, and/or data science as applied to omics data.
• Peer-reviewed publications in genetics or allied fields.
• Experience supervising postgraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, administer, and teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in genetics, biotechnology, and biometry.
• Supervise postgraduate students at BScHons, MSc, and PhD levels.
• Conduct original research in genetics sub-disciplines with biotechnology applications.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Collaborate with industry partners and seek external research funding.
• Build and maintain academic and research networks.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Statistical genetics

Data science

Supervision

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in Genetics or closely aligned discipline

Tools

R

Python

Bioconductor

Job description

Lecturer: Genetics The Department of Genetics and the Institute for Plant Breeding and Biotechnology in the Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University invite applications for a Lecturer position in Genetics. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and teaching in a dynamic, research-active environment located in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The successful candidate will lead innovative research programmes while developing the next generation of genetics scholars through undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, administer, and teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in genetics, biotechnology, and/or biometry
• Supervise postgraduate students at BScHons, MSc, and PhD levels
• Conduct original research in one or more sub-disciplines of genetics, including molecular genetics and genomics, population genetics, and/or quantitative genetics, with applications in human, animal, or plant genetics and biotechnology
• Publish research findings in internationally recognised, peer-reviewed journals and present papers at national and international conferences
• Collaborate with industry partners and develop strategic partnerships to secure third-stream research funding
• Build and maintain regional, national, and international academic and research networks
• Contribute to administrative service delivery at the Institute, departmental, Faculty, University, national, and international levels

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in Genetics or a closely aligned discipline with clear evidence of specialisation in genetics or plant/animal breeding
• Relevant research experience in a sub-discipline of genetics with demonstrated applications in human, animal, or plant genetics and biotechnology
• Proven track record in bioinformatic analyses, statistical genetics, and/or data science as applied to omics and high-throughput data
• Record of peer-reviewed scientific publications in genetics or aligned applied fields
• Demonstrated experience in postgraduate supervision in genetics
• Ability and willingness to obtain external research funding to sustain a productive research programme
• Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary research teams
• Ability and…