Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (2 positions)


Organization:  East African Institute of Fundamental Research
Location:  Kigali, Rwanda
Annual Salary:  $37,000 - $ 44,000 (US)
Deadline (midnight Kigali time):  31 August 2016

Expected start date:   01 March 2017

How to apply: 
http://www.ictp.it/about-ictp/personnel-office/employment.aspx
       

ABOUT THE EAST AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH

The EAIFR is a Category 2 UNESCO institute affiliated with the University 
of Rwanda and is closely associated with the ICTP 
(see http://www.ictp.it/programmes/outreach-activities/eaifr.aspx). 

The institute is newly created with a view to positioning itself as a
leading research and teaching institute in Eastern Africa. The institute
will grow to have at least 5 full time researchers and 8 postdoctoral
fellows and a vibrant visiting scientists programme as well hosting a
number of meetings every year. There is special focus on a Master in
physics programme with a view to the development of a Ph.D. programme.


OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POSTS

Under the supervision of the Director the incumbents will undertake
research in their areas of theoretical or mathematical physics and will
assist and teach in the Masters programme in Physics. Essential
responsibilities include:

-) Carry out research in their field of theoretical or mathematical
physics.
-) Participate in the organization of the Master programme in Physics.
-) Teach at least two courses per annum in the Masters programme.
-) Supervise students and postdoctoral fellows at the institute.
-) Actively participate in the development and running of a Ph.D. programme 
   in Physics and to supervise and/or co-supervise Ph.D. students in their 
   fields of research.
-) Help organise workshops, meetings etc. that are held by the Institute 
   alone or in collaboration with other international bodies, especially the ICTP.
-) Interface with research staff of the department of Physics and ICTP.
-) To keep a collegiate atmosphere within the institute and with the the 
   Physics department and the ICTP.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
-) Ph.D. in Physics or in a related field.
Work Experience:
-) At least 4 years of relevant professional experience after obtaining the doctorate. 
   (2 years of  which in an international environment is an asset.)
-) Experience in lecturing and organizing training activities. 
   (This experience in a developing country is an asset).

Skills/Competencies:
-) Ability to work in a multicultural environment as part of a team.

Languages:
-) Excellent knowledge of English.

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

On successfully completing  a probationary period of one year this post
becomes a permanent position. The gross annual (expatriate) remuneration
depends on the actual post and will start at $37,000 for Senior
Lecturer, $40,500  for Associate Professor and $44,000  for Professor.
RAMA medical insurance is provided. There is tax to be paid, details of
which can be found at 
www.pwc.com/rw/en/assets/pdf/taxguide2015-rwanda.pdf.

The incumbents automatically have the status of ICTP Associate for 6
years, which allows them to visit the relevant ICTP research group 3
times in that period for a month on each occasion. The conditions for
associates can be found on the ICTP web site.