Post Number
8020148
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> Statistics and Population Studies
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
N/A
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
15/1/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching and research, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty.
The Statistics and Population Studies Department is hosted in the Faculty of Natural Sciences. In 2018, the department started an industry directed MSc in Statistical Sciences with specialisation in Data Science. Consider joining our new initiative and help train the Statisticians, Data Analysts and Data Scientists of the future.
Facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Statistics/Data Science
Conduct research and publish on topics related to Statistics/Data Science
Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
Provide academic leadership
Undertake curriculum development and assessment
Undertake community/industry engagement and outreach
Minimum Requirements
MSc in Statistics or Data Science or Mathematical Statistics
Demonstrated teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, in the field of Statistics or Data Science
Currently registered for a PhD in Statistics or Data Science or Mathematical Statistics
A record of successful postgraduate supervision at the honours level
A record of quality peer reviewed publications, in the field of Statistics, Applied Statistics or Data Science or proof of peer reviewed technical reports submitted in industry
Proven expertise in applying complex statistical and data science techniques in statistical packages such as SAS, R and/or Python
Required competencies (skills, knowledge, and behavioural attributes)
Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
Student focused approach
Ability and interest to supervise at the postgraduate level specialising in industry directed research
Planning and organising skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Presentation and facilitation skills
Knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship and community engagement.
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: ******
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.
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