Postdoctral Research Research Fellow (RFA for Chemical Resource Beneficiation)
Listing reference: nwu_001557
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 20 March 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DIVISION: FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT: RFA FOR CHEMICAL RESOURCE BENEFICATION
POSITION NUMBER: NEW
VACANCY: POSTDOCTRAL RESEARCH FELLOW
PEROMNES GRADE:
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
• The Chemical Resource Beneficiation (CRB) at North-West University is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate for a postdoctoral position in Organic Chemistry. The candidate should have a strong organic chemistry background and be competent in organic compound characterization. Knowledge of surfactants is a strong advantage.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Research
· Teaching and mentoring
· Administrative tasks
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Conduct research in organic synthesis and surfactants. Analyse and characterize organic compounds using a variety of techniques.
· Rigorous documentation of research findings with an emphasis on publications in peer-reviewed journals.
· Knowledge and/or hands-on experience in operating/interpreting a variety of chemical/physical characterisation techniques such as NMR, FT-IR, XRD, MS, HPLC, tensiometry
· Assist in the supervision of postgraduate students. Training and transfer of knowledge/skills to MSc and/or PhD students in the group.
· Contribute to the acquisition of research funding.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Demonstrated experimental background and publication record in organic chemistry.
· 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 to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
Minimum requirements
• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Organic synthesis, Analytical Chemistry
• 1 to 3 Years’ knowledge of surfactants
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr Frans Smit: Frans.Smit@nwu.ac.za
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mpume Mquna: 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 20 March 2023
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.