Laboratory Demonstrator � 2

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE: DEPARTMENT OF SOIL SCIENCE AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION Job Title: Laboratory Demonstrator × 2 POST NO. (NEW POST) Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for two positions of Laboratory Demonstrator in the Department of Soil Science and Resource Conservation. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualification requirement is a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or Laboratory Technology. Postgraduate qualification in soil science, experience in an academic or industrial laboratory environment with exposure and familiarity with laboratory technology/instrumentation and experimental field work will be an added advantage. DUTIES: • Safe operation and maintenance of instrumentation, equipment and soil science laboratories. • Supporting staff and students with research projects in the field and laboratory. • Tutoring / guidance to students who are carrying out laboratory exercises. • Assisting staff in marking student tests set by the course instructor using defined marking criteria where marking requires little or no interpretation. • Proving feedback on student performance and any issues arising in the course of the demonstration, to the course instructor. • Paying attention and awareness of any health and safety implications, and take action to maintain a safe environment, raising any concerns with the course instructor. • Maintain student laboratory attendance records. • Consult and obtain concurrence of the Head of Department before performing laboratory analysis for any other person except for registered students and members of the Department. • Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Head of the Department of Soil Science and Resource Conservation. Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and other benefits commensurate to qualification and experience relevant to the advertised post. Employment Type: The position is only open to locals on permanent and pensionable or gratuitable terms of service. Information required from candidates: 1. Signed application /motivation letters stating relevant qualifications and experience and provide other information that will assist the University to determine the candidate’s suitability for the position; 2. Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for; 3. Provide current CV’s (including telephone and e-mail contact details) and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts; 4. Provide names and contact details of three (3) contactable professional referees; 5. Certified copy of an Identity Document. All applications should be e-mailed to dhr@nul.ls and addressed to: Director Human Resources National University of Lesotho Roma 180 Lesotho The closing date for receiving full applications for the position is 09th June 2023 NB: ALL THE ATTACHMENTS (APPLICATION LETTER, CV, CERTIFICATES, & ID) SHOULD BE COMBINED AND EMAILED AS ONE PDF DOCUMENT DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.