MINTEK POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong understanding of computational materials science modelling using both ab initio and molecular dynamics methods, and their application to the calculation of thermodynamic and transport properties of high-temperature metallurgical systems in solid and liquid states.
- Proven experience with open source computational materials science tools such as LAMMPS, DL-POLY, Quantum Espresso, or similar.
- Strong understanding of pyrometallurgy fundamentals.
- Demonstrated ability to conceptualise and deliver high impact research in 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 added advantage.
- Experience with software automation and scripting languages such as Python is an added 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
§ Minimum PhD in Engineering (Metallurgical/Chemical/Process), Materials Science, Materials Chemistry 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 materials science 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.
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.
Minimum requirements
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong understanding of computational materials science modelling using both ab initio and molecular dynamics methods, and their application to the calculation of thermodynamic and transport properties of high-temperature metallurgical systems in solid and liquid states.
- Proven experience with open source computational materials science tools such as LAMMPS, DL-POLY, Quantum Espresso, or similar.
- Strong understanding of pyrometallurgy fundamentals.
- Demonstrated ability to conceptualise and deliver high impact research in 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 added advantage.
- Experience with software automation and scripting languages such as Python is an added 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
§ Minimum PhD in Engineering (Metallurgical/Chemical/Process), Materials Science, Materials Chemistry 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 materials science 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.
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.