Job title : Professor 2.01
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : November 03, 2024
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Brief Description
- The School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering invites applications from suitably qualified candidates who possess a first degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering (with a major in extractive metallurgy), as well as a relevant PhD degree, for appointment as Professor or Associate Professor in the field of extractive metallurgical engineering with a focus on hydrometallurgy.
- The aim of this position is to take over the work and legacy of the DSI/NRF SARChI: Hydrometallurgy and Sustainable Development Chair which is focused on hydrometallurgy and hosted within the school.
- The successful candidate will be expected to lead research in both fundamental topics, innovation and applications in line with the scope of the Chair.
- The candidate will also carry out undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in metallurgical engineering with a focus on hydrometallurgy.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- First degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering (with a major in extractive metallurgy), as well as a relevant PhD degree are a requirement for appointment as Professor / Associate Professor in the field of extractive metallurgical engineering with a focus on hydrometallurgy.
- A reasonable period of experience in a research capacity will be required with evidence of research output and supervision of postgraduate students to completion.
- The field of specialization is in hydrometallurgy, and the successful candidate will be encouraged to grow the research group within the school and create links with industry partners.
- The successful candidate will be encouraged to pursue further training in higher education.
- Registration as a professional engineer (Pr.Eng.) and NRF-rating will be strongly encouraged particularly for local applicants.
DUTIES:
- The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate expertise in subjects comprising metallurgical engineering and the ability to:
- Teach both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Engage in continuous development of the programme, adapting it to the ever-changing challenges facing the university or society.
- Undertake research in the area of hydrometallurgy in a productive manner and publish research papers in accredited journals.
- Expand existing and initiate new research programmes, raise and manage funds from national and international funding agencies and industry.
- Supervise postgraduate students at master’s and doctoral level qualifications in metallurgical engineering.
- Undertake assigned school duties of an administrative nature.
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