Stellenbosch University

Medicine and Health Sciences

Researcher: Endocrinology

(Ref. TGB4/026/0118)

Duties:

• Managing the diabetic wound healing research group;
• Conducting research which encompasses epidemiological-, in vivo and in vitro cellular studies on the aetiology of impaired diabetic wound healing, with investigations being centred on how and why stem cells become dysfunctional.

Requirements:

• A PhD in Physiology, Molecular- or Cellular Biology;
• Experience in endocrinology research, patient studies, as well as expertise in stem cell culture and flow cytometry;
• A proven track record in generating external funding for research;
• Record of student supervision supported by a strong publication record.

Commencement of duties: 1 March 2018

Closing date: 16 February 2018

Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof. Prof William Ferris on 021 938 9448

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Division, Tygerberg Campus on 021 938 9636

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail address of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

 
Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers

 
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
 

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

 
Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Posted on 29 Jan 15:34