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Senior Researcher - Department of Mining Engineering

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Jan 8, 2018

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT-ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING

SENIOR RESEARCHER

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 7

 

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

 

The Department of Mining Engineering has now established itself in terms of having research capacity available to be of service to the general mining industry. Thomson Web of Science Citations ranks UP’s School of Engineering in the top 1% of Engineering Schools in the World. In 2017 a research Chair in Innovative Rock Breaking Technology was established by African Explosives Limited Mining Services (AELMS).

The successful candidate should be committed to excellence in research related activities with specific reference to Explosive Engineering and related blasting practices. The candidate will be expected to contribute and enhance the Explosives Engineering and innovative rock breaking technology research programme and other relevant activities as identified. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

  • Co-ordinating the development of an Explosives Engineering postgraduate course, which includes quality assurance and managing the process;
  • Co-ordinating and managing various research projects as identified within the scope of the AELMS Chair;
  • Sourcing of additional funding in terms of continuation of identified research projects where needed.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • A MEng in Mining Engineering or related PhD degree from a recognised University;
  • Author/co-author of ISI journal publication(s) (published or submitted);
  • Industry and/or teaching related experience;
  • Ten years’ experience in Mine Technical Services.

 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

  • A strong mining business acumen;
  • Candidates must preferably be registered with a related professional body or be in a position to be registered;
  • Show the ability to do and manage research projects.

 

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

 

CLOSING DATE:

8 January 2018

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

 

ENQUIRIES:

Professor Ronny Webber-Youngman, Tel: (012) 420 3763

 

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­31 March 2018, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

 

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.

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