Postdoctoral Fellowship (AM Research Group)
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Additive Manufacturing
The Additive Manufacturing Research Group within the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty School of Engineering is looking for qualified candidates to apply for a post-doctoral fellow position in additive manufacturing. Potential candidates should be highly motivated, self-driven and able to independently conduct high-quality research. The incumbent must be able to write technical research reports, publish findings in DHET-accredited peer-reviewed journals and/or conferences and also carry out other tasks as delegated (e.g., undergraduate and/or postgraduate supervision / co-supervision etc.).
Minimum requirements
- Ph.D. in mechanical or metallurgical and materials engineering.
- Record of publications.
- Hands-on expertise in materials characterization, testing and postprocessing.
- Knowledge in computational modelling and simulation will be an added advantage.
- Excellent communications skills and team-work ability.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
Dr A Bayode – abey.bayode@nwu.ac.za
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
Dr A Bayode – abey.bayode@nwu.ac.za
CLOSING DATE:
31 May 2024
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.
