Professorship
School of Computational and Applied Mathematics
University of the Witwatersand
Johannesburg, South Africa

Applications are invited for the above tenure track position from suitably qualified candidates. Areas of interest in the School include numerical analysis, optimization and control, image processing, differential equations, continuum mechanics, astronomy, bio-mathematics, mathematics of finance, mathematics in industry and mathematical modelling. Preference will be given to candidates in the fields of numerical analysis and computational mathematics, and of optimization and control.

QUALIFICATIONS : PhD at least, independent research profile, record of higher degree supervision, leadership ability.

SALARY: This is negotiable. Additional benefits include contributions to the provident fund, an annual bonus, generous leave, medical aid, housing subsidy (if eligible), relocation allowance, 100% financial assistance of dependent's university studies (if eligible).

ENQUIRIES: Prof D Sherwell, tel: (+27)(11) 717-6120, fax: (+27)(11) 403-9317,
e-mail: sherwell@cam.wits.ac.za

An information sheet is available from the Human Resources Manager (address below) or from our website: http://www.cam.wits.ac.za/

TO APPLY: Submit a detailed CV with the names, addresses and contact details (e-mail addresses) of three referees and certified copies of degrees/diplomas to:
Prof D Sherwell
School of Computational and Applied Mathematics
University of the Witwatersrand
Private Bag 3, Wits 2050
Johannesburg, South Africa.

THE UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CLOSING DATE: 4th March 2002
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