JOB KNOWLEDGE AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Strong understanding of computational materials science modelling using both ab initio and molecular dynamics methods, and their application to the calculation of thermodynamic and transport properties of high-temperature metallurgical systems in solid and liquid states.
• Proven experience with open source computational materials science tools such as LAMMPS, DL-POLY, Quantum Espresso, or similar.
• Strong understanding of pyrometallurgy fundamentals.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualise and deliver high impact research in pyrometallurgy.
• Strong portfolio of publications in peer-reviewed journals is a distinct advantage.
• A strong understanding of the South African and global metals, minerals, and energy industries.
• Experience with pyrometallurgical process software and design tools such as PyroSim™, FactSage™ or similar is an added advantage.
• Experience with software automation and scripting languages such as Python is an added advantage.
• Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems.
• Knowledge of technology transfer, commercialisation and product development is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to attract investment or R&D funding is highly advantageous.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum PhD in Engineering (Metallurgical/Chemical/Process), Materials Science, Materials Chemistry or equivalent, with a strong emphasis on modelling skills of relevance to pyrometallurgy research and technology development.
• Ideally, one year postdoctoral research experience, with strong emphasis on computational materials science modelling.
• Familiarity with high performance computing and the use of shared/remote computational resources is desirable.
• Professional recognition and registration are an added advantage.
• Experience with postgraduate supervision is an added advantage.