About this role
SENIOR LECTURER (25-month contract) Hair & Skin Research Laboratory Division of Dermatology Department of Medicine Faculty of Health Sciences The Division of Dermatology, Hair & Skin Research Lab in the Department of Medicine seeks to employ a senior lecturer. The main purpose of this position is to support the Director of the Hair and Skin Research (HSR) Laboratory by establishing, maintaining and continuously updating analytical procedures and molecular investigation protocols in accordance with the strategic vision of the HSR Laboratory to complement research related activities.
To fulfill these activities, the incumbent is also expected to: Plan, execute, and finalize HSR related research projects and deliver outputs according to deadlines set. This includes acquiring resources and providing leadership, strategic planning and coordination for data analysis and management and other related activities, while overseeing quality control throughout project life cycles; Spearhead the development and documentation and validation of analytical processes and standard operating procedures to complement research related activities; Establish, implement and maintain an effective quality assurance system to ensure that all analytical and service-related activities conform to the quality control specifications of the HSR Lab; Lead the validation, certification and accreditation of all analytical equipment and processes within the HSR Lab in accordance with relevant quality management standards; Contribute to Departmental budgets including cost controls; Lead, train, develop and supervise technicians and postgraduate students (PhD / Masters); Conduct data analysis and prepare manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals, and perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of the HSR Lab. The incumbent will be based at the HSR Laboratory, situated on the K floor, Old Main Building at Groote Schuur Hospital
Requirements of the job
- PhD in a relevant discipline 5 years relevant research experience with scarce skills in analytical /medicinal chemistry Specific experience with using and troubleshooting LC and GC mass spectrometers.
- Experience in research grant applications as principal / co-investigator Experience in the operation and troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation Experience in development, documentation and validation of analytical methods Experience in Laboratory quality control, quality assurance and safety management systems Successful track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals Supervision of postgraduate student projects Successful track record of presentation at national and international academic meetings Proven track record of formal teaching experience with undergraduate and/or postgraduate students in the higher education environment Good organisational skills, ability to communicate effectively, ability to collaborate and work well in a team Excellent interpersonal abilities Advantages: Registration and in good standing with the HPCSA.
Responsibilities
- Strategic planning, execution and finalization of HSR-related research projects Leadership, training, development and management of junior staff Supervision of postgraduate students (PhD / Masters).
- Data analysis and publication of manuscripts in peer reviewed journals.
- Convening undergraduate learning in interdisciplinary palliative care and medicine.
For detailed information on this post, please view the job description, see link: The annual cost of employment, including benefits, is between R837 520 and R1 207 358.
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- Any enquiries for the position to be addressed to Ms Tracy Moore at [email protected] or 021 650 4505.
Closing date: 08 November 2026 Website: https://health.uct.ac.za/dermatology/hair-skin-research- lab Reference number: ID1581 UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/oic/employment-equity . When you apply for a position at UCT, we collect your personal information to assess your application, communicate with you, and coordinate interview logistics.
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