Technician ( 1 post)
Engineering Jobs
- Midlands State University MSU
- Expires 01 Aug 2022
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of Applied Physics and Telecommunications
Post A: Technician ( 1 post)
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate would be required, among other duties, to:
Develop laboratory policies, strategies and new laboratory test procedures.
Upgrade laboratory technologies, techniques, skills and protocols whenever required as well as to maintain, calibrate and repair laboratory equipment.
Prepare annual progress reports of the laboratory and implement laboratory safety and quality control.
Maintain laboratory inventory and coordinate purchasing of all laboratory supplies and equipment.
Assist students’ practical and offering technical assistance to students during their projects.
Offer techicinal assistance to students and lecturers in cutting edge research work.
Do any other duties as assigned by superiors.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
A National Diploma in Electronics, Telecommunications, Communication Engineering or equivalent.
A Higher National Diploma in Electronics, Telecommunications, Communication Engineering or BSc Hons./ B.Tech /B.Eng, Physics, Applied Physics, Electronics, Electrical, Telecommunications, Communication Engineering or equivalent would be an added advantage.
At least three (3) years of laboratory experience in a tertiary institution, research institute or relevant industry.
Should have knowledge of programming, pcb assembling techniques.
Proficiency in use of packages such as: Matlab, Comsol and Maple.
Ability to design and fabricate PIC microcontroller based systems.
Knowledge of Raspberry PI an added advantage.
How to Apply
*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:
The Deputy Registrar (Human Resources)
Midlands State University
vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw
The application documents should be sent as a single merged pdf file. Closing date for applications is 01 August 2022.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to
