Lecturer in Genetics & Genomics Research

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

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