Beamline Senior Instrumentation and Control Researcher 17/D2 needed at NECSA

Key Performance Areas:

Knowledge Dissemination

• Capture research and development work done in written format; at least as co-author in regular progress reports, annual progress reports, technical reports, local and international conference contributions and journal publications.
• Publish in the relevant field.
• Report research results orally at Necsa wide colloquia and national conferences/ meetings/workshops.
• Provide input on editorial panels and workshops OR conference organizations or topical workshops.
• Perform research and generate outputs in accordance with the role of expert in the relevant technical field of specialisation within the organization.
• Contribute to publications as primary author of peer-reviewed published works.

Human Capital Development Local and International

• Provide training to colleagues and students in identified subjects/skills. Provide academic supervision to post-graduate students.
• Contribute as a member or lead a research team with specific responsibilities.
• Contribute to capacity building, outreach events, and other community services. e.g. science week, science expo, etc.
• Co-supervise graduate projects and MSc/MEng level students, and train colleagues in area of expertise.

Contribution to Necsa Business Processes

• Execute research and development tasks with no supervision.
• Create know-how or process development that is of commercial and/or strategic value to Necsa, e.g. Innovation Disclosures.
• Contribute to preparation of client reports e.g. calculation or experiment.
• Coordinate defined activities as researcher in projects visible at section/group level.
• Contribute to project design and planning.
• Support the establishment of strategic partnerships with industry and scientific bodies that meet Necsa’s strategic and academic goals.
• Coordinate technical research projects spanning at least 1 – 2 years.
• Develop proposals for new projects.

SHEQ and Other Audits

• Participate and contribute to Business Process Management (e.g. document management and timesheet) Systems.
• Take the lead in processes aimed at improving safety, quality and security, e.g. Building Head, BBS Management Sponsor, R&I Representative on SDC, etc.
• Assist in the resolving of audit findings and improvement actions.

Financial Management

• Support achievement of budget goals and/or develop project budgets as project leader.
• Control cost of managed projects.
• Contribute to increasing research project funding and income availability by leveraging against potential funding streams like the NRF (NEP), TIA Seed Fund, IAEA (TC), Contract Research, etc., in conjunction with reducing wasteful expenditure of research projects.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• B.Eng in Electronic Engineering.
• MSc/MEng in Science (Physics) or Engineering (Electronics) will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a relevant specialised engineering field is required.