SUMMARY: The Centre for High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (CHRTEM) is a research entity hosted
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Centre for High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (CHRTEM) is a research entity hosted by the science faculty of the Nelson Mandela University. It is required to operate as a national centre and is supported financially by the Department of Science and Innovation through the National Research Foundation. The Centre's superb characterisation facilities are first and unique in South Africa and throughout Africa, and operating on a world-class level.
Research at the CHRTEM is multi-disciplinary and focuses on the application of high resolution and analytical electron microscopy techniques to the characterisation of strategic materials. The ultimate goal is to establish itself as a centre of excellence in HRTEM; developing skills in a niche area such as HRTEM which contribute to the sustainable development of the South African Economy while aiming for international competitiveness.
The purpose of this post is to provide leadership in research within the CHRTEM as well as in teaching and learning in the Physics department, especially the use of electron microscopy and related techniques in research and development of important materials and nanostructures. In addition, the candidate will provide leadership, management, and overall accountability for the CHRTEM's performance against strategic objectives and goals as stipulated in the approved Management and Governance plan of the Centre (approved in 2011) and the new Business Plan of Centre approved in 2020.
Provide scientific leadership resulting in the best strategic focus and outputs of the CHRTEM
Lead strategic discussions with government and other stakeholders to ensure long-term financial support for the CHRTEM
Promote knowledge and human capital development in areas of strategic importance to South Africa
Facilitate teaching and learning in modules presented by the Physics department at undergraduate and post graduate level, including electron microscopy applied to research on materials from micron to nanoscale
Supervise MSc and PhD students
Promote collaborative and interdisciplinary research that is well aligned with NRF, DSI and national priorities
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of a multi-dimensional transformation strategy in line with that of the university, NRF and DSI.
Strive for the highest standards of quality and international competitiveness
Provide leadership in implementing the mission, vision and strategic plan of CHRTEM according to its Management and Governance Plan (2011) and new Business Plan (2020)
Manage stakeholder needs and expectations
Provide organizational leadership to ensure that the CHRTEM successfully meets the KPIs and deliverables agreed to in the NRF/DSI Governance and Management plan of the Centre
Manage the finances and prepare the annual budget for CHRTEM
Participate in the activities of national and international microscopy and physics professional societies
CORE COMPETENCIES
Demonstrate the ability to teach effectively at university level.
sound teaching practices Demonstrated practical experience and understanding of the operation of aberration corrected transmission electron microscopes
Proven experience in the use of advanced electron microscope techniques (e.g. HRTEM, HRSTEM, EELS, EDS, SEM, EBSD) in academic and applied research.
Experience in data processing and electron microscopy image simulation software
Problem solving skills in a range of materials and technologies relevant to SA
Ability to manage a national research centre and direct the research programmes of the Centre
Experience in the negotiation of industry research contracts and application for research grants
Financial management skills
Experience in collaborat
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