Visiting Lecturer/Senior Lecturer at the Botswana International University of Science and Technology
Botswana International University of Science and Technology
(posted on January 10, 2017)
Application deadline: January 14, 2017
Contact: Dr. Valerio Ribeiro (ribeirov@biust.ac.bw)
Job category: Lecturer
Research field:
Astrophysics
ID: 2901
Description:
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the Botswana International University of Science and Technology is seeking applicants for the post of Visiting Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Astrophysics for a period of up to 6 months. The start date should not be later than the 22nd of May.
We welcome applications from exceptional scholars with research and teaching interests in the broad field of astrophysical transients and extra-galactic numerical simulations, however, all astrophysics areas will be considered particularly those related to MeerKAT and SKA science. The successful candidate will teach the 4th year Radio Astronomy module and other modules within the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
The Botswana International University of Science and Technology, located in the village of Palapye, is a new institution with a fledgling astronomy group. The group has two 2-metre radio dishes on campus for teaching and are in the process of acquiring a number of optical telescopes for outreach, teaching and basic research. The Department is rapidly expanding and continually developing.
Applicants with a PhD in Physics or Astronomy will be considered. Those in the process of finishing would be required to have submitted their PhD thesis by the start date. The applicant is requested to submit a CV, list of publications, along with a cover letter to Dr. Valerio Ribeiro (
ribeirov@biust.ac.bw) and Dr. Garry Angus (
angusg@biust.ac.bw). Enquiries will be treated confidentially and we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups in astronomy.
Deadline for applications is the 15th of January 2017 and the selection of candidates will start soon after.
Benefits include a competitive salary.