First Instructor - Department of Chemical Engineering at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent to contribute to the functioning of the Department of Chemical Engineering;

• Effective management of the analytical laboratory and instrumentation;
• Creative research support;
• Organisation and delivery of appropriate training to staff and students on equipment and instruments.;
• Providing initiatives and support to students and staff on analytical laboratory and instrumentation on multidisciplinary research;
• Safety and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS);
• Purchasing and Budget;
• Management and Administration.                                                                                      

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant BSc or BTech in Analytical & Instrumentation chemistry;
• At least 3 years’ experience in the use and maintenance of characterisation and analytical instruments including ICP-OES, Elemental Analyser, HPLC/TOF, IC, TGA, DSC UV-Vis and FTIR;
• Experience in the management, administration and maintenance of analytical and instrumentation instruments related to research and teaching laboratories;
• Experience in OHS related research and teaching laboratories;
• A valid driver’s license (Code B or EB).

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A postgraduate qualification MTech or MSc in Analytical & Instrumentation Chemistry.
• First aid qualification.
• At least 1 year higher education experience.