Job description<\/p>\n
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:<\/p>\n
\tThe purpose of this position is to recruit a dedicated scientist and lecturer who will primarily serve as the site operator for our comprehensively equipped atmospheric chemistry monitoring station at the NWU.
\n\tThe successful candidate will blend academic leadership with hands-on operational oversight to ensure the accurate collection, maintenance, and quality control of environmental data.<\/p>\n
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/p>\n
Teaching and learning:<\/p>\n
\tPostgraduate chemistry modules.<\/p>\n
Research and Innovation:<\/p>\n
\tField operation of a comprehensively equipped scientific atmospheric measurement station (including ad hoc sampling campaigns);
\n\tOrganisation and execution of standard operating procedures, scheduled maintenance, as well as all technical (instrumentation and operational) upgrades;
\n\tData collation (quality control & quality assurance), transfer, partner access, archiving, post data cleaning and scientific flagging;
\n\tOnsite training of students and scientists with technical and scientific aspects of atmospheric field measurements;
\n\tConduct research and supervise students at masters and doctoral levels in Atmospheric Chemistry. At least one first-author paper\/year.<\/p>\n
Community engagement:<\/p>\n
\tSocial and academic communities.<\/p>\n
Management and other tasks:<\/p>\n
\tDay-to-day administration\/logistics related to field operation of a comprehensively equipped scientific atmospheric measurement station.<\/p>\n
Minimum requirements<\/p>\n
\tA Master\u2019s degree (NQF level 9) in Chemistry with Atmospheric Chemistry as an area of specialisation.
\n\tA minimum of 2 years\u2019 lecturing experience at a tertiary institution.
\n\tExperience in all aspects related to operating a comprehensively equipped atmospheric field measurement station, which include maintenance, field calibrations, data transfer and curation, as well as training.
\n\tExperience in handling very large datasets, which includes expertise in advanced programming l software such as MATLAB.<\/p>\n
RECOMMENDATIONS \/ ADDED ADVANTAGES:<\/p>\n
\tMembership with South African Chemical Institute and other scientific bodies, especially in the field of atmospheric chemistry (e.g. National Association of Clean Air), National and\/or International Atmospheric Chemistry Associations.<\/p>\n
KEY FUNCTIONAL\/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:<\/p>\n
\tAdvanced knowledge of atmospheric chemistry research, as well as various atmospheric sampling and analytical techniques.
\n\tProven advanced knowledge of atmospheric measurements with continuous in situ instrumentation, which include specialised monitoring equipment in atmospheric science.
\n\tProven extensive experience in operation of a scientific atmospheric monitoring station, which include measurement of gaseous and particulate species, as well as land surface-atmosphere fluxes.
\n\tReceived training on specialised atmospheric monitoring equipment e.g. aerosol chemical speciation monitor and tunable infrared laser direct absorption spectrometer.
\n\tProven ability to apply theoretical\/technical knowledge in the atmospheric science measurements and to plan for goals strategically.
\n\tInnovative and creative skills with regard to field measurements problem solving.
\n\tExtensive experiencing in curating, processing and analysing very large datasets collected at an atmospheric monitoring station with advanced programming software such as MATLAB.
\n\tExperience in liaison with project\/group partners and associates, national and provincial departments in study fields of atmospheric sciences, as well as project\/funding donors.
\n\tKnowledge of aspects associated with the supervision of postgraduate studies in atmospheric chemistry.
\n\tExcellent computer skills, which include knowledge of relevant research and teaching software such as MS.
\n\tOffice Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as advanced programming software such as MATLAB.
\n\tWritten language ability with respect to spelling, grammar and punctuation to write scientific manuscripts.
\n\tExcellent communication skills within the scientific community through presentations and publications.
\n\tDemonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
\n\tIllustrate potential to obtain a NRF rating within the near future.
\n\tAbility to apply theoretical knowledge within the atmospheric chemistry research field.
\n\tAbility to learn and apply new skills quickly.
\n\tStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.
\n\tGood administrative, planning and coordinating skills.<\/p>\n
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:<\/p>\n
\tCommitment to collegiality.
\n\tCommitment to transformation.
\n\tAbility to work independently and to collaborate in teams.
\n\tAn innovator who strives for \u2018best practice\u2019 in research.
\n\tStudent orientated, reliable, and a sense of responsibility
\n\tAppreciation of the role of support staff and treating them with respect and dignity.
\n\tAbility to function under pressure.
\n\tGood interpersonal skills
\n\tAttention to detail.<\/p>\n
Apply by:\u00a028 October 2025<\/p>\n
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