Professor- Research at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The incumbent should be available to play a leading role in the research conducted within the School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering as well as the Centre for Excellence in Carbon based Fuels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching & Learning

• Lecture typical chemical Engineering Modules, assist with the projects and Design module of 4th year students

Research

• Research is conducted on coal, hydromettalurgy and water research to ensure continuation of the research currently being conducted.

Implementation/Commercialisation      

• Ensure the commercial implementation of research results Involvement in community projects

Management

• Involvement in the management of the school and research group

Minimum requirements

Qualification/s

• A PhD in Engineering (NQF 10).
• NRF rating accreditation.
• ECSA or any other relevant Professional Registration

Experience/s

• A minimum of 10 years’ lecturing and research experience.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Competent in Chemical Engineering subjects for research purposes
• Competent in advanced Chemical Engineering modelling such as Matlab, CFD and others
• Competent in Chemical Engineering undergraduate teaching
• Competent in the development of short learning and postgraduate diploma courses

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Must be able to interact with postgraduate students