Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Inorganic Chemistry (Cape Town, ZA) @ University of Cape Town

The Department of Chemistry within the Faculty of Science at the University of Cape Town seeks to fill a permanent academic position in inorganic chemistry at the level of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, with a successful candidate who combines strong synthetic expertise with application-driven research . The Department has active research groups with strengths in catalysis, bioinorganic, biophysical and bioanalytical chemistry, synthetic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, scientific computing and chemical biology. Programmes are devoted to fundamental and applied chemical research, and to interdisciplinary studies in which chemistry plays a key role. Our mission is to pursue cutting edge research and deliver leading edge training and tuition to postgraduate and undergraduate students in chemistry.

• For appointment at Lecturer level: Requirements: A PhD in the field of inorganic chemistry, followed by at least 2 years of post-PhD experience in a relevant research environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in classical synthetic chemistry, including the design, synthesis, purification, and comprehensive characterisation of inorganic, coordination, or organometallic compounds.
• A research track record that demonstrates experience and productivity in the field.
• Advantageous: Some university level lecturing experience in inorganic chemistry.
• Success in securing external research funding.
• Some postgraduate supervision experience.
• For appointment at Senior Lecturer Level: Requirements: A PhD in the field of inorganic chemistry , followed by at least 2 years of post-PhD experience in a relevant research environment.
• Experience in lecturing inorganic chemistry at the undergraduate level.
• Supervision of postgraduate students at Honours, Masters and/or PhD level.
• A research track record that demonstrates experience and productivity in the field, including publication in peer reviewed inorganic chemistry journals as senior author.
• Success in securing external research funding.
• Contributions to administration, management and leadership.
• Advantageous : Evidence of curriculum development.
• Evidence of national and/or international research collaborative networks.
• Responsibilities for both levels include: Develop a strong research programme in inorganic chemistry.
• Develop and teach courses at an appropriate level, in the sub-discipline of inorganic chemistry at both introductory and senior undergraduate level (including service courses) and deliver specialist lectures at the Honours (4th year) level.
• Supervise Honours, MSc and PhD, students, as appropriate.
• Contribute to the administration of the Department at an appropriate level, and Faculty of Science through committee work.

The annual remuneration package for 2026, including benefits, is R974 126 at the Lecturer level and R1 207 358 at the Senior Lecturer level.

To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs Site ( www.jobs.uct.ac.za ) to create a candidate profile and to submit your application. Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application: Motivation letter Detailed Curric ulum Vitae (CV) A teaching statement (1-2 pages) A research statement (1-2 pages with up to two best relevant research papers attached) An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to deliver a presentation. Any enquiries around the application process to be addressed to Ms Abigail Dixon at [email protected] or phone 021 6501673 Website: http://www.chemistry.uct.ac.za Closing date: 6 December 2026 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.

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