Professor - Physics

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent research facilities

Conference travel support

Medical aid and retirement fund

Durban-based leadership role

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a distinguished Professor of Physics in Durban. The role seeks a researcher with an international reputation to lead research, mentor students, and shape the department's strategic direction at a leading university.

The successful candidate will publish in top journals, secure competitive grants, and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, while advancing the university's research output and global standing.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or closely related field.
• Significant international publications in leading journals.
• Proven ability to attract external research funding.
• Extensive university teaching and graduate supervision experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration in academia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and publish high-impact research in your field.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Physics.
• Supervise MSc and PhD students.
• Contribute to departmental strategic development in Durban.
• Engage in faculty governance and service to the university.

Skills

PhD in Physics

Internationally recognized researcher

Mentoring & teaching

Grant funding ability

Education

PhD in Physics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a distinguished Professor of Physics to join their dynamic faculty in Durban . This senior academic role is suited for a researcher with a significant international reputation and a passion for teaching and mentoring emerging scientists. You will lead groundbreaking research in your area of specialization, contribute to the strategic development of the Physics department, and inspire students across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The successful candidate will be instrumental in enhancing the department's research output and academic standing, contributing to a collaborative and innovative research environment within a leading educational institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in a specific area of Physics , publishing findings in high-impact journals and securing competitive research grants.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Physics, including core subjects and specialized electives, ensuring high standards of academic rigor.
• Supervise and mentor graduate students (MSc and PhD) throughout their research journey.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and development of the Physics department and its research initiatives in Durban .
• Engage in departmental administration, service on faculty committees, and promote the university's research agenda.

Requirements

• A PhD in Physics or a closely related field is mandatory.
• A substantial and impactful publication record in leading peer-reviewed journals.
• A proven ability to attract external research funding.
• Extensive experience in university-level teaching and graduate student supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and a collaborative spirit in academic settings.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and benefits package reflecting the senior nature of the position.
• Access to excellent research infrastructure and laboratory facilities.
• Support for conference travel and professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• An opportunity to lead research and teaching in Durban at a respected university.