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Lecturer NGAP (Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering) in Artificial Intelligence

University of Kwazulu Natal
6 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Durban, South Africa

Introduction

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Discipline of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education’s New Generation of Academics’ Programme, has an exciting opportunity for eligible candidates to pursue a career as an academic and researcher. The successful candidate will be expected to register for a doctoral degree at UKZN and will be closely mentored to become an academic through a programme designed to assist with early career development.

 The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader Discipline: Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering.


Desired Experience & Qualification

  • A BSc Engineering or B. Engineering degree in Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering (NQF level 8)
  • A Masters degree in Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering, focusing on Artificial Intelligence, with a pass mark of at least 70%
  • South African Citizen

The successful applicant will be expected to complete a PhD within 5 years from the date of assumption of duty.

A brief statement of motivation regarding the applicant’s aspiration to become an academic and a researcher must accompany the applications.