Description:
The Durban University of Technology (DUT) invites applications for the position of Research Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences. This is a strategic academic appointment intended to strengthen DUT’s research profile and advance knowledge production aligned with global health priorities.
Minimum Requirements:
- A PhD in a relevant discipline within Health Sciences.
- Full Professor academic rank.
- Demonstrated national and international recognition in a research area within Global Health or a similar field.
- An excellent and sustained record of independent research publications in peer-reviewed, high-impact SAPSE/ISI-accredited journals, aligned to the discipline and academic rank.
- Proven and ongoing supervision of postgraduate students at both Master's and Doctoral levels.
- A track record of securing significant external research funding, aligned with the scope and level of a Research Professor.
- Demonstrated leadership in research project management, including mentorship and coaching of emerging researchers.
Expectations:
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Lead and contribute to high-impact research aligned with DUT’s strategic priorities in Health Sciences.
- Strengthen international research collaborations and networks.
- Attract and mentor postgraduate students and early-career researchers.
- Support the development of a vibrant research culture within the Faculty.
- Facilitate the generation of impactful research outputs and external funding
Send your application to : sugenp@dut.ac.za
Closing date 11 August 2025
Instruction to candidates : Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za apply with a detailed cover letter, CV, and certified qualifications.
- Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates
- Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered
Requirements:
The Durban University of Technology (DUT) invites applications for the position of Research Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences. This is a strategic academic appointment intended to strengthen DUT’s research profile and advance knowledge production aligned with global health priorities.
Minimum Requirements:
- A PhD in a relevant discipline within Health Sciences.
- Full Professor academic rank.
- Demonstrated national and international recognition in a research area within Global Health or a similar field.
- An excellent and sustained record of independent research publications in peer-reviewed, high-impact SAPSE/ISI-accredited journals, aligned to the discipline and academic rank.
- Proven and ongoing supervision of postgraduate students at both Master's and Doctoral levels.
- A track record of securing significant external research funding, aligned with the scope and level of a Research Professor.
- Demonstrated leadership in research project management, including mentorship and coaching of emerging researchers.
Expectations:
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Lead and contribute to high-impact research aligned with DUT’s strategic priorities in Health Sciences.
- Strengthen international research collaborations and networks.
- Attract and mentor postgraduate students and early-career researchers.
- Support the development of a vibrant research culture within the Faculty.
- Facilitate the generation of impactful research outputs and external funding
Send your application to : sugenp@dut.ac.za
Closing date 11 August 2025
Instruction to candidates : Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za apply with a detailed cover letter, CV, and certified qualifications.
- A PhD in a relevant discipline within Health Sciences.
- Full Professor academic rank.
- Demonstrated national and international recognition in a research area within Global Health or a similar field.
- An excellent and sustained record of independent research publications in peer-reviewed, high-impact SAPSE/ISI-accredited journals, aligned to the discipline and academic rank.
- Proven and ongoing supervision of postgraduate students at both Master's and Doctoral levels.
- A track record of securing significant external research funding, aligned with the scope and level of a Research Professor.
- Demonstrated leadership in research project management, including mentorship and coaching of emerging researchers.
- Lead and contribute to high-impact research aligned with DUT’s strategic priorities in Health Sciences.
- Strengthen international research collaborations and networks.
- Attract and mentor postgraduate students and early-career researchers.
- Support the development of a vibrant research culture within the Faculty.
- Facilitate the generation of impactful research outputs and external funding