Professor.2.01 at University of the Witwatersrand

Brief Description        

• The School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering invites applications from suitably qualified candidates who possess a first degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering (with a major in extractive metallurgy), as well as a relevant PhD degree, for appointment as Professor or Associate Professor in the field of extractive metallurgical engineering with a focus on hydrometallurgy.
• The aim of this position is to take over the work and legacy of the DSI/NRF SARChI: Hydrometallurgy and Sustainable Development Chair which is focused on hydrometallurgy and hosted within the school.  
• The successful candidate will be expected to lead research in both fundamental topics, innovation and applications in line with the scope of the Chair.  The candidate will also carry out undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in metallurgical engineering with a focus on hydrometallurgy.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• First degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering (with a major in extractive metallurgy), as well as a relevant PhD degree are a requirement for appointment as Professor / Associate Professor in the field of extractive metallurgical engineering with a focus on hydrometallurgy.
•  A reasonable period of experience in a research capacity will be required with evidence of research output and supervision of postgraduate students to completion.  The field of specialization is in hydrometallurgy, and the successful candidate will be encouraged to grow the research group within the school and create links with industry partners.  
• The successful candidate will be encouraged to pursue further training in higher education.  
• Registration as a professional engineer (Pr.Eng.) and NRF-rating will be strongly encouraged particularly for local applicants.

DUTIES:

• The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate expertise in subjects comprising metallurgical engineering and the ability to:
• Teach both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Engage in continuous development of the programme, adapting it to the ever-changing challenges facing the university or society.
• Undertake research in the area of hydrometallurgy in a productive manner and publish research papers in accredited journals.
• Expand existing and initiate new research programmes, raise and manage funds from national and international funding agencies and industry.
• Supervise postgraduate students at master’s and doctoral level qualifications in metallurgical engineering.
• Undertake assigned school duties of an administrative nature.