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:
  • Research Planning
  • Outreach
  • Consultancy
  • 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

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.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 2026 April 26

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:
  • Research Planning
  • Outreach
  • Consultancy
  • 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

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.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 2026 April 26