Senior Lecturer (Marine Biology) at University of Kwazulu Natal

• The incumbent will be expected to contribute to teaching and research in the Marine Biology/Biology program on the Westville campus. S/he will also be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development, and supervise postgraduate students up to PhD level. A strong background in marine offshore ecology, marine phycology or the ecology and physiology of marine vertebrates, with an emphasis on fish is essential
• The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader: Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology

Minimum requirements

• A PhD degree in Marine Biology or a relevant related field
• Evidence of appropriate teaching experience in a relevant field at tertiary level
• Evidence of current and sustained research publication record in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level
• A track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and/or PhD level, appropriate for the level
• Demonstrated ability to apply for research grants, either as the Principal Investigator or as a member of a team