Postdoctoral Fellowship- Unit for Energy and Technology Systems
Listing reference: nwu_001975
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 30 September 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
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.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
UNIT FOR ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS (UETS)
VACANCY: POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP at
1. Renewable Energy Research Group
2. Agriculture Research Group
Job description
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: CONTRACT
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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. Agriculture Research Group
A post-doctoral fellow position is available within the Industrial Engineering in Agriculture research group, within the School of Industrial Engineering. We are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to aid in various industrial engineering research that is conducted in the agricultural sector. The position will involve research on the design of facility layouts, decision-support systems, process optimisations, Agri-lean systems, etc.
The prospective candidate must be able to independently conduct research, document the research and publish in high-impact journals.
Requirements & skills:
● PhD in Industrial Engineering or relevant
● Record of publications
● Excellent communication skills and teamwork 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:
Renewable Energy – Ockert Koekemoer 21650020@nwu.ac.za
Agriculture Research Group - Rojanette Coetzee – Rojanette.Coetzee@nwu.ac.za
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
Mrs Fadilha Minty 018 285 2120
CLOSING DATE: 7 September 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.
