NMR Spectroscopist
(Ref. 08AR302)
The Central Analytical Facility (CAF) hosts much of the large analytical
equipment of Stellenbosch University within nine operational units.
Equipment is managed independently within the CAF to ensure optimal
utilisation and service to the research community of the University, as
well as the South African research and development sector in general.
The NMR Laboratory is one of the larger units within the CAF and is the
best equipped NMR laboratory in South Africa. The laboratory houses
three solution-state NMR spectrometers (300, 400 & 600 MHz) and a
wide-bore 500-MHz dedicated solid-state NMR spectrometer. All
spectrometers are Varian systems.
Together with other staff members of the unit, the NMR Spectroscopist
will ensure that the unit functions to the best advantage of research at
the institution.
Duties: Liaising with clients to assist with NMR spectroscopic problems,
ranging from proposing appropriate experiments and running the
experiments for clients (academic and commercial), to assisting with
interpretation of spectra * providing practical training for students on
the NMR spectrometers * assisting with the implementation of safety
procedures in the laboratory, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
of instrument-related problems * assisting with the financial and
functional administration of the laboratory.
Requirements: MSc in Chemistry * practical experience in solution-state
NMR spectroscopy * knowledge of principles and theory of NMR
spectroscopy * ability to interpret solution-state NMR spectra * ability
to work independently in a service orientated environment * proven
ability to handle multiple tasks under time pressure * sound oral and
written communication skills.
Recommendations: PhD in Chemistry * experience in the use of Varian NMR
spectrometers * a broad understanding of various areas of Chemistry in
order to understand clients' problems.
Commencement of duties: As soon as possible
Closing date: 5 September 2008
Enquiries: Gary Stevens on +27 21 808 3127 or email gs_at_sun.ac.za
The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment
Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic
composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the
appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
A competitive remuneration package and excellent service benefits are
attached to this position. For further details, contact +27 21 808 4829.
Your full application, comprising (1) a completed application form
(obtainable on our homepage at
http://www.sun.ac.za/applicationforms or
by e-mailing vacancies_at_sun.ac.za or contacting +27 21 808 4542) and (2)
a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and contact
details of at least two referees), must reach the University before or
on the closing date of the advertised post.
Forward your application via e-mail to vacancies_at_sun.ac.za or to The
Manager: Personnel Provisioning & Planning, Stellenbosch University,
Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602, or fax +27 21 808 2484.
Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of
the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.
Jean McKenzie
NMR Laboratory
Central Analytical Facility
University of Stellenbosch
Phone: +27-21-808 2661
Fax: +27-21-808 3360
www.sun.ac.za/saf
Received on Sun Aug 17 2008 - 23:10:30 MST