Research Assistant GvS
Listing reference: nwu_000891
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 26 July 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Electrical Engineering
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
VACANCY: RESEARCH ASSISTANT
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Research assistant should conduct his / her master’s research and assist the supervisor with further research tasks as required. The Research Assistant will be required to conduct research on the topic of ENERGY-BASED HEALTH MONITORING AND CONTROL OF LARGE-SCALE INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS, the title of the NRF grant.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. RESEARCH:
- Conduct Masters level research
2. AD HOC:
- Conduct research duties as per supervisor’s request
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a BSc honours in Mathematical Statistics.
- 6 months research experience in the first year after graduation is desirable.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Decision-making skills
- Analytical skills
- Confidence
- Self-motivation and critical thinking
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email and internet
- Research methodology and technical writing
- Effective time-management skills
- Effective communication skills
- Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation
- Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU
- The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group
- Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven
- A high level of professional and ethical conduct
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof. G van Schoor on 018 299 1962
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Fadilha Minty on 018 299 4993
CLOSING DATE: 25 July 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
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.
