University of the Western Cape - Natural Sciences - Statistics and Population Studies
Type of Position: Permanent - Full Time
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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:
- 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. Please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.
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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