Senior Researcher-Fluorine Chemistry (Hay level 16/D1) at NECSA

Key Performance Areas:

Knowledge Dissemination

• Capture research work done in written format; at least as co-author in regular progress reports, annual progress reports, technical reports, local and international conference contributions and journal publications.
• Publish in the relevant field.
• Report research results orally at Necsa wide colloquia and national conferences/ meetings/workshops.
• Provide input on editorial panels and workshops OR conference organizations or topical workshops.
• Perform research and generate outputs in accordance with the role of expert in the relevant technical field within the organization.
• Contribute to publications as primary author of peer-reviewed published works.

Human Capital Development Local and International

• Provide training to colleagues and students in identified subjects/skills. Provide academic supervision to post-graduate students.
• Contribute as a member or lead a research team with specific responsibilities.
• Contribute to capacity building, outreach events, and other community services. e.g. science week, science expo, etc.
• Supervise or co-supervise graduate intern projects, postgraduate level students, and train colleagues in area of expertise.

 Contribution to NECSA business processes

• Execute research tasks with no supervision.
• Create know-how or process development that is of commercial and/or strategic value to Necsa, e.g. Innovation Disclosures.
• Write peer reviewed publications as output.
• Contribute to preparation of client reports e.g. calculation or experiment.
• Coordinate defined activities as researcher in projects visible at section/group level. Contribute to project design and planning.
• Support the establishment of strategic partnerships with industry and scientific bodies that meet Necsa’s strategic and academic goals.
• Coordinate technical research projects spanning at least 1 – 2 years.
• Develop proposals for new projects.

 SHEQ and Other Audits

• Participate and contribute to Business Process Management (e.g. document management and timesheet) Systems.
• Perform activities aimed at improving safety, quality and security, e.g. Building Head, BBS Management Sponsor, R&I Representative on SDC, etc.
• Take the lead in processes aimed at improving safety, quality and security, e.g. Building Head, BBS Management Sponsor, R&I Representative on SDC, etc.
• Assist in the resolving of audit findings and improvement actions.

Financial Management

• Support achievement of budget goals and/or develop project budgets as project leader.
• Increase income (e.g. Research Grants like NRF Thuthuka) and reduce wasteful expenditure of research projects.
• Control cost of managed projects. Contribute to increasing research project funding availability by leveraging against potential funding streams like the NRF (NEP), TIA Seed Fund, IAEA (TC), Contract Research, etc.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum education:

• M.Sc/MEng. in Science (Chemistry) or Engineering
• PhD in Science (Chemistry) or Engineering will be an added advantage

Minimum Experience

• 3-5 years’ researcher experience in a specialized scientific/engineering field plus a Masters Degree in Science (Chemistry) or Engineering.

       OR

• 1-3 years’ experience in a specialized scientific/engineering field plus a PhD Degree Science (Chemistry) or Engineering