POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW IN CHEMISTRY
Listing reference: nwu_000505
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 11 March 2022
Position summary
Industry: Chemical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas
Job category: Chemical , Petrochemical, Oil and Gas
Location: North West
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
VACANCY: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW IN CHEMISTRY
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED-TERM (1 YEAR)
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Inviting diligent and driven candidates for the position of a postdoctoral research fellowship within the Electrochemistry for Energy and Environment (EEE) group. The core purpose of this position involves developing electrocatalysts for the varied aspects of water electrolysis. This position is a fixed-term appointment for a period of 12 months with a once off relocation cost included. There is a strong possibility of renewal for a second year, subject to budget availability, as well as your demonstrated capability and desire to complement the overall strategic direction of the project.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Research
2. Teaching and Mentoring
3. Administrative tasks
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• PhD / Doctorate in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or any relevant field is essential.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
• Experience in synthesis of nanomaterials including ligand functionalisation.
• Experience in electrochemical characterisations: cyclic voltammetry (CV), linear polarisation (LP), chronoamperometry (CA), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS).
• Knowledge and/or hands-on experience in operating/interpreting a variety of chemical/physical characterisation techniques such as NMR, FT-IR, ATR, XRD, XPS, EDX, SEM, TEM, and AFM.
• Demonstrated proficiency in identifying structure-activity correlations of catalysts using electrochemical and material characterisations.
• Rigorous documentation of research findings with an emphasis on publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Training and transfer of knowledge/skills to MSc and/or PhD students in the group.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
• Demonstrated experimental background and publication record in electrochemical processes, which may involve transition metals, and rare-earth elements.
• Good problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independently to meet project milestones and scientific goals.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure in a rapidly changing environment.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstration of language proficiency (English) to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
Total annual remuneration R192000 with additional relocation costs.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr Anzel Falch - Anzel.Falch@nwu.ac.za
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mpumi Mqina – 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 10 March 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1 May 2022
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
