FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
VACANCY NO: IRC 1277
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach post-graduate and undergraduate level courses in physics/geophysics programs; (ii) provide leadership in research in the application of modern methods of active and passive surveillance for the solution of applied geophysical problems using techniques which may include but not limited to seismic, electrical/electromagnetic or potential fields; (iii) supervise post graduate and undergraduate student’s projects as need may arise; (iv) participate in the academic, governance and social engagement in physics/geophysics or related field; (v) and perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
Requirements: Applicants should possess: (i) a PhD with specialization in applied/exploration geophysics or related field; (ii) a Master’s degree in Geophysics or related field; (iii) at least 6 years relevant teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iv) a minimum of 12 pieces of research products (e.g. articles, book chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings, etc.) published by recognized publishers. 8 of these must be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognized indexing databases. The remaining 4 publications could be journal articles, book chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings, etc. published by recognized publishers. An academic book may be equivalent to a maximum of 4 articles in refereed/accredited journals, depending on the quality and standing of the publisher; (v) sustained research output: a minimum of 2 peer reviewed publications every 3 years; (vi) sustained research activity; ongoing externally supported research (e.g funded or commissioned); (vii) regular paper/poster presentations at national but also increasingly at international conferences; (viii) lead and/or single author in at least one-third of the required journal publications. There should also be evidence of mentorship of early career scholars/graduate students; (ix) publications should be spread nationally and/or internationally and across journals; (x) recognizable research impact, including but not limited to citations, the h-index, patents, policy applications, peer reviews, publications that are prescribed texts in other institutions etc. (required in at least 2 of the these); (xi) recognized as being of national but increasingly international research standing (e.g. peer reviewing of new research proposals; reference in research committees; editor/guest editor/reviewer of refereed/accredited national and international publishers; editorial board member of an international publisher in a relevant field; invitations as keynote speaker at national and international conferences (required in at least 2 of the these); (xii) evidence of governance and social engagement; (xiii) research collaborations with other institutions or organisations; (xiv) research collaboration with cognate disciplines in the University and (xv) external examiner for Masters and/or PhD theses nationally and/or internationally. The following will be added advantage: extensive experience in geophysical modelling, demonstration of high level of numerical and statistical skills and ability to work with a variety of geophysical data types; research awards and other forms of research recognition, where appropriate.
The curriculum vitae should contain a detailed list of published works, clearly specifying titles of publications, ISBN numbers (for books, book chapters and conference proceedings), dates of publications, names of publishers, name/s of co-authors if any and number of pages. The works should be categorized into books, book chapters, refereed journals, non-refereed works, consultancies and practical media projects.
Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw
Applicants are to address the stated qualifications in their application letters and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and names and addresses of three referees. Complete documentation should be sent to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Science, Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2454; Fax (267) 318 5097; E-mail: fosvacancies@ub.ac.bw
Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be considered.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 135 at Block 233 (233/135).
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
Closing Date: 15 April 2024