Title of Position

Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer

Post Number: 931S (Old ITS A806)

Faculty/Department: University of the Western Cape → Natural Sciences → Biotechnology

Type of Position: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Main Campus – Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date: 30/06/2026

Role Overview

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse, and dynamic university with a commitment to research and engaged teaching. The Faculty of Natural Sciences hosts nine academic departments, a School of Pharmacy, and several research institutes. The Institute for Microbial Biotechnology and Metagenomics (IMBM) is a self‑funded flagship research entity in the Department of Biotechnology. IMBM conducts high‑impact, interdisciplinary research in microbial biotechnology and bioinnovation, and contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Key Responsibilities

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