Stellenbosch University
SENIOR LECTURER IN MECHATRONICS/DYNAMICS & CONTROL/MACHINE DESIGN
ACU Ref: 58839
Closing Date: 1 November 2011
Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
The Department of Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering is well established in the fields of structural mechanics (design, analysis, testing and optimisation), noise & vibration, mechanical design, mechatronics (including automation, biomedical applications and reverse engineering), conventional and renewable energy systems, heat transfer and thermo-fluid dynamics. These appointments are aimed at strengthening the Department's expertise in these fields, maintaining high educational standards and expanding the research profile.
SENIOR LECTURER IN MECHATRONICS/DYNAMICS & CONTROL/MACHINE DESIGN
(Ref. ING03/214/0911)
Apply online at http://www.sun.ac.za/vacancies
Duties: Teaching and developing undergraduate and postgraduate modules, as well as guiding undergraduate and postgraduate student projects and theses in one or more of the above-mentioned areas; conducting research in one or more of the above-mentioned areas; rendering service to industry through specialist consulting.
Requirements: A relevant Masters degree, plus a few years applicable practical experience, OR a relevant Doctorate; an ECSA accredited BEng or BSc(Eng) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent (candidates with qualifications in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and relevant experience in a mechanical/mechatronic environment will also be considered); practical, teaching and/or research experience relevant to the position being applied for;sound communication and teaching skills; willingness to master Afrikaans listening and reading skills (applicable to candidates with an insufficient command of Afrikaans); good interpersonal skills.
Recommendations: PrEng registration; more than the minimum practical, teaching and/or research experience in an area relevant to the position being applied for; evaluation by the NRF as a Researcher; a strong research track record that fits in with the Department's strategic focus areas.
Commencement of duties: 1 November 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter
Closing date: 30 September 2011
Enquiries regarding these positions: Professor Gerhard Venter on + 27 21 808 3560
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Human Resources Client Service Centre on +27 21 808 2753
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and contact details of at least two referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.
Apply online at http://www.sun.ac.za/vacancies
It is important that applicants request their referees to forward confidential reports by the closing date to vacanciesSET@sun.ac.za
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