Research and Laboratory Coordinator (5-year Contract) - Department of Civil Engineering (York Timbers Chair in Wood Structural Engi... - 25012 at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

The incumbent will assist with achieving the objectives of the York Chair:

• The job's purpose is to execute the York Timbers Chair in Wood Structural Engineering (York Chair) strategy in terms of performing research and laboratory management related to timber material properties, timber design, preservation, fire properties, timber properties, timber manufacturing and timber testing.

Responsibilities

• Stimulating the development of a sustainable, mass engineered timber construction industry in South Africa and the African continent based on advanced engineered wood products from locally grown forest plantations;
• Executing transdisciplinary research to support the development of the mass engineered timber construction industry;
• Executing transdisciplinary teaching and learning to support the development of the mass engineered timber construction industry;
• Collaborating with international research and education institutes to transfer knowledge and develop new knowledge;
• Networking with local partners, including academic institutions, research and development institutions, industry bodies and industry partners, and
• Advising on South African National Standards (SANS) technical committees.

Minimum Requirements

• M.Eng (Civil) or M.Sc (Wood Science);
• Two years of timber-related industry or academic experience;
• Driver's License.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• PhD (Civil Engineering or Wood Science);
• Five years of timber-related industry or academic experience;
• At least one ISI accredited Journal Publication.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)
Knowledge

• Timber Properties
• Timber Design
• Timber Preservation
• Strength of Materials
• Timber Manufacturing
• Technical Competencies
• Perform material tests
• Prepare specimens
• Publish and present research
• Perform design simulations
• Behavioural Competencies
• Team player
• Self-motivated
• Ambitious
• Respectful to others
• Act with integrity
• Organised