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  • Posted: Mar 4, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Mintek, South Africa’s national mineral research organisation, is one of the world’s leading technology organisations specialising in mineral processing, extractive metallurgy and related areas. Working closely with industry and other R&D institutions, Mintek provides service test work, process development and optimisation, consulting and innovative ...
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    Postdoctoral Research Fellows

    OBJECTIVE:

    • Expression of interest to appoint Postdoctoral Research Fellows to conduct fundamental and applied research in pyrometallurgy. The successful candidates will provide technical support in the development, demonstration and commercialisation of products and services developed by Mintek.
    • Contributing to human capital development and willingness to work towards a common purpose, with a strong sense of equity and inclusion, are non-negotiable attributes of the role.  

    AREAS OF INTEREST:

    • Computational methods in engineering and process design
    • Refractory materials design and characterisation
    • Circular economy systems and low carbon pyrometallurgy
    •  Technology and process demonstration

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

    • Doctoral degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Ceramic, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, with a strong emphasis on pyrometallurgy research and/or technology development.
    • Ability to develop high impact experimental techniques, models and prototypes from first principles.
    • Strong portfolio of publications in peer-reviewed ISI-rated journals.
    • Experience in designing pyrometallurgical processes and flowsheets using open source computational and design tools is an added advantage.
    • Postdoctoral research experience in a similar environment is an added advantage.
    • Ability to attract industry and/or bilateral research funding is highly advantageous.
    • Professional registration is an added advantage.
    • Experience with postgraduate supervision is an added advantage.

    CLOSING DATE:  06 March 2026 

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