Research Professor in The Faculty of Health Sciences (fixed-term, 5 years, renewable based on performance) – AC05. The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, seeks to appoint a Research Professor/Clinician Scientist. The focus of the professor can be in any of the following fields: i. Cardiology with special focus on Hypertension and Cardiovascular Prevention. ii. Endocrinology with a special focus on Obesity and Diabetes. iii. Oncology, preferably with a focus on nexus of Cancer and Infectious Diseases. iv. Maternal and Child Health including focus on addressing stillbirths and premature labour. v. Infectious Diseases with a special focus on antimicrobial resistance and hospital acquired infections. vi. In addition, applicants who are involved in research, excluding HIV and TB, on other health-care priorities in South Africa will be considered (Full professorship only). The focus of the Position is to strengthen leadership in clinical research and teaching (undergraduate and post-graduate level). Please click here for full vacancy details: Clinical Scientist.pdf For promotion criteria: Promotion Criteria.pdf |