REQUIREMENTS: 

• A MSc in Biochemistry with a minimum average pass of 70%.
• The MSc candidate will be required to be trained and mentored in Biochemistry with a special focus on Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics.

DUTIES:  

• The successful candidate will be required to lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology.
• The overall workload includes preparation for lecturers, teaching and research.
• A candidate will be trained in the field of Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics.
• Development of a Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics module at undergraduate level.
• It will be expected from the candidate to participate in current research projects concentrating on Bioinformatics.
• Be able to assume any general administrative duties as determined by the HOD.
• The candidate must enroll immediately in a PhD research programme in Biochemistry which will run concurrently with lecturing duties until the completion of the study and as prescribed by the nGAP programme.
• This is an excellent opportunity for an academically outstanding Biochemistry post-graduate who will benefit from the teaching and research development opportunities offered by the nGAP programme and who is interested to pursue a career in the field of Bioinformatics.