Job description

• Assist Research Group Leader/Head of Research to make technical decisions having an impact on the research direction and outcomes within the division.
• Ensure that the products the division delivers appeal to a wide range of operations, which shields the discipline from the cyclical nature of the mining industry.
• Ensure that the documentation of work and procedures is done and produce advanced professional level reports and publications.
• Able to demonstrate eager to innovation, strategic thinking and to drive both operational efficiency and groundbreaking solutions.
• Transform opportunities into proposals for funded research with in conjunction with other Research Leaders.
• Ensure that SHEQ procedures are followed and project work is executed to produce valid conclusions and with maximum overall efficiency -technically and financially.
• Prepare reports, presentations and publications at the level of an experienced professional.
• Lead, guide, mentor and train junior staff.

Minimum requirements

Experience in working on the following MCD related products:

• Advanced Process Control (APC)
• Carbon Concentration Meter (C2 Meter)
• Cynoprobe Cyanide Analysis
• FurnStar Furnace Control
• Software Competitor Analysis – PLC & DCS
• Software – StarCS
• Strong ability to drive MCD R&D projects towards new commercial offerings.
• Commercialisation of products at advanced TRL levels.
• Experience in attracting research funding.
• Registration or eligibility for ECSA or SACNASP.
• Evidence of prototyping, commercialisation of products and accreditation of methods will be an advantage.
• Track record of research, supported by publications in peer-reviewed journals, patents, chapters and books.

Minimum:

• MSc/MEng in a relevant Engineering or Scientific field relating to automation, sensing technology, and platform technology.
• PhD will be advantageous.

Experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience in research, knowledge-based organisations or relevant organisation