THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

ST. AUGUSTINE, REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, WEST INDIES

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
RESEARCH FELLOW (LEVEL II)

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must possess at minimum, a PhD in Chemistry from a recognized university.

Candidates should also possess:
• A good record of research and publications in reputable, peer reviewed journals
• Experience writing technical reports, service reports, or applied research outputs
• Demonstrated experience in operation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of analytical instruments (GC, GCMS, AA, ICP-MS, HPLC)
• Experience in outreach, public engagement or community-based research involvement
• Expert-level technical skill in analytical instrumentation and related methods
• Strong command of technical writing, data reporting, and quality assurance/QA-QC practices

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:
• Experience developing laboratory kits, formulations, or technical products
• Experience promoting or marketing laboratory/analytical services
• Proficiency in grant writing and leadership through the application process
• Evidence of prior training and mentoring of technical staff, graduate students, and academic staff in analytical techniques
• Proficiency to lead research in analytical/environmental chemistry, including participatory action research

The following would be considered assets:
• Qualifications in Analytical/Environmental Chemistry
• Professional training in Project Management
• Experience in supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research, preferably including Analytical/Environmental Chemistry and Applied Research
• Knowledge and technical skills in at least one (1) of the following areas:
o Research Planning
o Outreach
o Consultancy
o Project Management
• Proficiency in working in teams on multidisciplinary research projects
• Competence in liaising with external and international stakeholders or sponsors
• Competence in designing, marketing, and managing revenue-generating services in chemistry laboratories

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the GC, GCMS, AA and ICPMS instruments and training students and staff in their use
• Leading the Department’s revenue generating initiatives in research, consulting and analytical services
• Interfacing with clients requiring services, identifying and assembling the requisite resources and coordinating delivery of these services
• Conducting and actively supporting research
• Providing analytical data support to academic staff in research in the Department of Chemistry
• Collaborating with the department and public and private agencies to develop projects and the writing of grant proposals
• Leading the effort through contract research to provide solutions to problems of clients in the private and public sectors both locally and regionally

Personal Attributes

The Campus places high priority on individuals of integrity who can work well in a team and student friendly environment. Candidates should also possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A good command of both oral and written English is essential.
Candidates should also:

• Display expert level technical skills in analytical instrumentations
• Possess ability to communicate effectively in a supervisory and leadership role
• Have a strong command of technical writing and reporting industrious, and ability to produce high quality results
• Possess ability to interact professionally and effectively with internal, external and international stakeholders or sponsors
• Have the capacity for strategic thinking, innovation, and service expansion
• Be committed to supporting and initiating departmental outreach programmes and securing funding for community-based or research-based initiatives
• Be computer literate
• Be committed to meeting deadlines
• Possess strong teamwork skills and contribute to a collaborative and supportive working environment

Detailed application and full curriculum vitae should be sent to the Campus Registrar, c/o HR Division (Appointments Section), Main Administration Building, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. via e-mail: STA-HRApplications@uwi.edu. Two (2) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated. Application forms may be obtained at https://sta.uwi.edu/jobs/ in the Faculty & Staff, Staff Vacancies section. Further particulars including remuneration package may also be obtained at the above address. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send their signed references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University. Applications received after the deadline date will not be considered.

The University would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note, however, that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged or contacted.