MINTEK POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong understanding of computational multiphysics and reduced order modelling in problems involving fluid flow, heat transfer, and chemical reactions.
- Proven experience with open source computational multiphysics modelling tools such as OpenFOAM®.
- Proven experience with software development languages such as C and Python.
- Strong understanding of pyrometallurgy fundamentals.
- Demonstrated ability to conceptualise and deliver high impact research in fields relevant to pyrometallurgy.
- Strong portfolio of publications in peer-reviewed journals is a distinct advantage.
- A strong understanding of the South African and global metals, minerals, and energy industries.
- Experience with pyrometallurgical process software and design tools such as PyroSim™, FactSage™ or similar is an advantage.
- Experience with CAD tools such as Fusion 360 or FreeCAD is an advantage.
- Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems.
- Knowledge of technology transfer, commercialisation and product development is highly advantageous.
- Demonstrated ability to attract investment or R&D funding is highly advantageous.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
§ Strong understanding of computational multiphysics and reduced order modelling in problems involving fluid flow, heat transfer, and chemical reactions.
§ Proven experience with open source computational multiphysics modelling tools such as OpenFOAM®.
§ Proven experience with software development languages such as C and Python.
§ Strong understanding of pyrometallurgy fundamentals.
§ Demonstrated ability to conceptualise and deliver high impact research in fields relevant to pyrometallurgy.
§ Strong portfolio of publications in peer-reviewed journals is a distinct advantage.
§ A strong understanding of the South African and global metals, minerals, and energy industries.
§ Experience with pyrometallurgical process software and design tools such as PyroSim™, FactSage™ or similar is an advantage.
§ Experience with CAD tools such as Fusion 360 or FreeCAD is an advantage.
§ Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems.
§ Knowledge of technology transfer, commercialisation and product development is highly advantageous.
§ Demonstrated ability to attract investment or R&D funding is highly advantageous.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
§ Minimum PhD in Metallurgical/Chemical/Mechanical/Process Engineering or equivalent, with a strong emphasis on modelling skills of relevance to pyrometallurgy research and technology development.
§ Ideally, one year postdoctoral research experience, with strong emphasis on computational multiphysics and reduced order modelling.
§ Familiarity with high performance computing and the use of shared/remote computational resources is desirable.
§ Professional recognition and registration are an added advantage.
§ Experience with postgraduate supervision is an added advantage.
REQUIRED BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
§ Team player who enjoys variety and has a strong affinity for planning and conducting new and innovative projects.
§ Passion for pyrometallurgy research, technology development and technology transfer.
§ Good interpersonal skills.
§ Ability to work in a stressful and demanding environment.
§ Willing to travel locally and internationally.
§ Prepared to work shifts in hot and dusty plant environments when required.
§ Ability to independently engage with industry leaders, operators and high-level international partners.