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Post Title: Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (2 positions).
Research Field: Solid-Earth Geophysics, Condensed Matter Physics and High Energy Physics
Organization: East African Institute for Fundamental Research
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Annual Salary: $37,000 - $ 44,000 (US)
Deadline (midnight Kigali time): 31 January 2018
Expected start date: 01 May 2018
How to apply: https://www.ictp.it/about-ictp/personnel-office/employment.aspx
THE EAST AFRICAN INSTITUTE FOR 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 6 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.
Currently the areas of interest are: Physics of the Solid Earth,
Condensed matter Physics and High Energy Physics.
Presently the institute has three scientific staff
(including the Director) two in the field of Condensed matter
physics and one in Astrophysics/Cosmology.
Potential future areas include space physics, climate change and mathematics.
The institute is committed to diversity and aims for geographical and gender balance.
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POSTS
Under the supervision of the Director the incumbents will undertake research in their research areas
and will assist and teach in the Masters programmes. Essential responsibilities include:
§ Carry out research in their field.
§ 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
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 departments of Physics and mathematics at UR and
with the ICTP.
§ To keep a collegiate atmosphere within the institute and with the Physics and
Mathematics departments 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. The conditions for Associates can be found on the ICTP web site.