Senior Astrophysics Lecturer: Dark Matter & Early Universe

Stellenbosch University; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellenbosch University seeks an upward-growing expert in astrophysics who can conduct research and teaching across all physics areas. The role involves teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules, actively researching for publication, and supervising postgraduate students.

Collaboration with MeerKAT, SKA, HERA, and CMB Stage-4 projects is encouraged. Applicants should hold a PhD in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics and demonstrate strong English communication.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and coordinating undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• Actively conducting research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals in a field aligned to astrophysics.
• Recruiting and supervising postgraduate students in astrophysics.
• Establishing a research group in a field aligned to research focus areas (epoch of reionisation, early universe, dark matter) with preference for involvement in HERA MeerKAT or CMB surveys.
• Securing research funding.
• Participating in academically relevant departmental and Faculty activities.

Skills

English communication

Education

PhD in physics/astronomy/astrophysics

Job description

Stellenbosch University seeks an upward-growing expert in astrophysics who can conduct research and teaching across all physics areas. The role involves teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules, actively researching for publication, and supervising postgraduate students.

Collaboration with MeerKAT, SKA, HERA, and CMB Stage-4 projects is encouraged. Applicants should hold a PhD in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics and demonstrate strong English communication.