Expat Job
Salary/rate
$ 2500 to $ 4000 per month
Location
Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA
Posted
September 11 2023
Description
Seeking Senior Researcher in Mining. In this role you will participate in researching mining and rock engineering capabilities for the group’s projects.
Key responsibilities:
- Perform independent research to address mining and rock engineering
- Formulate R&D questions, identify problems and implement solutions
- Collaborate with other national and international research institutes on research projects
- Build and manage research networks
- Supervise and mentor post-graduate students and researchers
- Contribute to strategic planning within the research group
- Engage in Unit and CSIR level R&D focus development
- Lead Mine seismology studies
- Undertake projects in mining engineering and geotechnical engineering
- Responsible for proposal writing and pursuing of CSIR contract research
- Assist with broader group projects such as those in operational and financial management
Qualifications, skills and experience:
- Master’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field
- 3 or more years of experience in mining related research and development
- 3 or more years of experience working in an operational mine environment
- Experience with mining software, numerical modelling or related
- Strong focus in mining and rock engineering operations
- Perform both fundamental and applied research while working within multi-disciplined and diverse teams
- Experience in research working groups, steering committees or advisory boards
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others in the Competence Area
Job Type
Permanent