Postdoctoral Fellowship UETS
Listing reference: nwu_001759
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 12 June 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Temporary
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
UNIT FOR ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS (UETS)
VACANCY: POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP at
1. Renewable Energy
2. SMART Enterprises
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: CONTRACT
Job description
The Faculty of Engineering is looking for Postdoctoral Fellows.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant PhD degree obtained within five years before the appointment as a postdoctoral fellow.
1. Renewable Energy
The Renewable Energy research group within the School of Industrial Engineering is looking for qualified candidates to apply for a post-doctoral fellow position. We are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to aid in the development of techno-econometric models in terms of energy mix incorporating different energy sources such as bioenergy, solar, wind, etc. The position will involve the application of feasibility studies as well as aid in the development, testing, and evaluation of the different energy processes and technologies through simulation modelling and/or pilot plant development.
Requirements & skills:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
- Record of publications
- Excellent communications skills and team work ability.
2. SMART Enterprises
A post-doctoral fellow position is available within the School of Industrial Engineering’s SMART Enterprises research area. The prospective candidate must be able to independently conduct research, document and publish within the SMART Research Framework, The position involves the develop investigating frameworks/models to drive the adoption of “SMART” technologies to improve competitive advantages in South African based organizations.
Requirements & skills:
- Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or relevant
- Record of publications
- Excellent communications skills and team work ability.
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:
1. Renewable Energy – Ockert Koekemoer 21650020@nwu.ac.za
2. SMART Enterprises – Ockert Koekemoer 21650020@nwu.ac.za
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
Mrs Fadilha Minty 018 285 2120
CLOSING DATE: 12 June 2023
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications may only 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 the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
