DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
POST NO. 2115
PROFESSOR OF GENETICS
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of a Professor of Genetics in the Department of Biology in the Faculty of Science and Technology at the National University of Lesotho.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
We are seeking an energetic and innovative scientist who is a Professor with the following attributes:
A PhD Degree with specialisation in Genetics.
A minimum of ten years of teaching experience at tertiary institutions.
Evidence of extensive research experience in Genetics.
Capacity to initiate projects and activities relevant to the wider field of Genetics and Biotechnology.
Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate (MSc and PhD) students.
Capacity to attract external funding.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach Genetics and Biotechnology Courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Supervise research projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels (MSc and PhD).
Conduct research and engage in relevant community service activities.
Provide leadership in the development of academic programmes.
Provide mentorship to junior colleagues.
Mobilise resources for research.
Perform any other duties, including administrative, as may be required by the Department.
CONTRACT TERMS
The appointment will be on permanent and pensionable terms of service for Lesotho nationals and on a four-year renewable contract and gratuitable terms of service for expatriate candidates, in accordance with the University regulations.
REMUNERATION
The University offers competitive salaries and other benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM CANDIDATES
a) Signed application letters stating relevant qualifications and experience and provide other information that will assist the University to determine the candidate’s suitability for the position;
b) Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for;
c) Provide current CV’s (including telephone and e-mail contact details) and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts;
d) Provide names and contact details of three (3) contactable professional referees;
e) Certified copy of an Identity Document.
All applications should be e-mailed to [email protected] and addressed to:
Director Human Resources
National University of Lesotho
Roma 180 – LESOTHO
The closing date for receiving full applications for the position is 10th January,2025.
NB. ALL THE ATTACHMENTS (APPLICATION LETTER, CV, CERTIFICATES, & ID) SHOULD BE COMBINED AND EMAILED AS ONE PDF DOCUMENT
DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful
