29/09/2025
We are looking to hire a dynamic in the Division of (DEH) in the School of at the University of Cape Town ( ). Specifically, we are seeking someone who is well-versed in and .
We look forward to receiving your online application!
This is a 3.5-year contract position, and the level of the appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications for hashtag . The annual cost of employment, including benefits, is between R795 970 and R1 147 460.
The Senior Lecturer will teach on the DEH teaching programs, supervise students’ projects, participate in and initiate research activities within the Division and socially responsive activities within the DEH and the School of Public Health.
Only online applications will be accepted.
To view and apply for this position, please visit the UCT Jobs site https://lnkd.in/ei622xym (For Internal Applicants)
and https://lnkd.in/e8unk58w (For external Applicants) to create a profile and to submit your application.
Closing date: 15 October 2025
Requirements:
• A PhD, preferably held for 2-3 years, in Public Health or an equivalent discipline with demonstrated training in one of the following fields: environmental health, environmental epidemiology, environmental sociology, environmental science, environmental chemistry or another relevant field
• At least 3 years of experience in postgraduate student supervision and mentoring, and successful graduation of masters and possibly PhD students
• Evidence of a high standard of teaching (e.g. awards, student evaluations) including setting assessments
• Evidence of consistent research outputs through peer-reviewed publications, particularly in the field of pesticides or chemicals, at least 10 in the past five years, at least two as leading author and one in an international journal
• Evidence of a research track record, including the ability to attract research funds for own research and postgraduate students and regular conference participation
