Postdoctoral Fellowship – School of Mining Engineering

About

The School of Mining Engineering invites expressions of interest from outstanding early-career researchers for two-year, full-time postdoctoral fellowships in surface and underground mining research areas. The fellowships are based in Johannesburg and offer R350,000 per annum for a fixed, consecutive two-year period. Salary: R350,000 per annum. Terms of service: Fixed, consecutive two-year period. Duty station: Johannesburg.

How to apply

Complete the application form on the official advert page.

Responsibilities

• Develop quantitative and empirical reasoning through application of scientific and mathematical principles in solving problems in the extractive industry.
• Carry out original, high-quality research projects and present findings in scientific conferences apart from publishing in scholarly leading international.
• Present and communicate effectively through written, oral and use of visual communication aids when unveiling research findings or project results to mining professionals.
• Contribute to postgraduate supervision and the research culture of the school.
• Engage with interdisciplinary teams in addressing challenges in mining industry.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mining Engineering and other engineering disciplines, Computer Science and any other related degree, awarded within the past five (5) years.
• Skills in any computer programming language (such as Python, MATLAB, R, etc.) is an added advantage.
• Candidates must have demonstrated evidence of strong scholarly performance, including a strong record of publications.
• May not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship.