Professor/Associate Professor Astronomy

Post specific requirements for Professor:

• A Doctorate degree or equivalent in Astronomy/Astrophysics
• Proven research profile and consistent publication record in accredited journals, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, books or book chapters in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level.
• A proven record of supervision of research Masters and Doctoral students to completion.

Post specific requirements for Associate Professor:

• A Doctorate degree or equivalent in Astronomy/Astrophysics
• Proven research profile and consistent publication record in accredited journals, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, books or book chapters in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level.
•  A proven record of supervision of research Masters students to completion.

Field of Expertise for this position

The candidate will need to be able to lead curriculum development of both new and existing modules. A passion for teaching and research in Astronomy is highly sought after. 

Experience in using optical telescopes will be a useful skill that will be utilised in the Unisa Observatory and in spearheading astronomy outreach events using our portable GOTO telescopes. The candidate should have an interest, and preferably experience, in using South African astronomical research facilities such as SALT, other optical/IR telescopes in Sutherland, MeerKAT, HESS, HERA or HIRAX.

The candidate should have a track record of high-quality publications in Astronomy. Preference will be given to a radio astronomer and a candidate with research interests that align with the current research direction at Unisa.

Recommendations:

• Ability to lecture in an online environment
• An NRF rating or proof of application thereof would be an advantage