Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following post: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Full Professor Biostatistics (1 Post)
Gwanda State University is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates and differently-abled people are encouraged to apply
ACADEMIC STUFF FACULTY OF NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH
Duties and Responsibilities
-Contribute to teaching, research, curriculum development, innovation and industrialisation activities. -Provide statistical consulting services to students and staff within the department. -Participate in community outreach and extension activities. -Supervise students’ research projects. -Invigilate examination
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Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience -A Master of Science (MSc) degree in Biostatistics or MSc in Biostatistics and Epidemiology or MSc in Biometry or MSc in Statistics or a related field. -A Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours degree in Biostatistics or BSc (Hons) in Biostatistics and Epidemiology or a BSc (Hons) in Biometry or BSc (Hons) in Statistics or a related field. -Alternatively, candidates may hold a BSc (Honours) in Animal Science or BSc in Livestock Sciences or BSc Animal Production and Health or related field as their first degree. -A PhD in Biostatistics or Biostatistics and Epidemiology or Biometry or Statistics or Animal Science or a related field will be an added advantage.
The incumbent should be able to teach the following modules: -Introduction to Statistics -Statistical Methods and Experimental Designs -Research Methods
-Ability to apply statistical methodologies in animal production and health contexts is essential. -Proficiency in one of the statistical software packages (SAS, R, STATA, SPSS, GENSTAT) is required. -Experience in the design of animal and crop science experiments, handling of animal experimental data will be an added advantage. -Teaching experience at tertiary level will be an added advantage. -A record of scholarly contribution in at least one refereed journal will be an added advantage. -Good communication and interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
Application documents must be in a single continuous PDF file showing the following: application letter, certified copies of educational and professional certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications and previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three referees including email addresses should be sent to the deputyregistrarhr@gsu.ac.zw or hand delivered to:
The Deputy Registrar Human Resources and Administration Gwanda State University Epoch Mine Campus P.O Box 30 Filabusi
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 06 June 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
