Professor 2.01 needed at University of the Witwatersrand

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.