Senior Research Officer, Centre for Minerals & Research, Department of Chemical Engineering, EBE

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is seeking a dynamic Senior Research Officer to join the Centre for Minerals Research (CMR) within the Department of Chemical Engineering.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading modelling and simulation flotation research, developing and presenting proposals for industry-funded research and technology transfer projects, and facilitating technology transfer and building strong industry collaborations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in chemical or metallurgical engineering
• 3 years’ industrial experience in mineral processing
• 10 years’ experience in a flotation research environment
• Ability to analyse and mass balance survey data, model-fit and simulate flotation circuits using various software packages
• Track record of developing industry research project proposals and publishing in peer-reviewed journals

Key Responsibilities

• Lead modelling and simulation flotation research in the CMR
• Develop and present proposals for industry-funded research and technology transfer projects
• Manage laboratory-based contract research projects
• Facilitate technology transfer and build strong industry collaborations
• Supervise and mentor student research projects

To apply, please visit the UCT Careers site (for external applicants) or UCT Internal Careers site (for internal applicants).