MINTEK Mintek is South Africa’s national mineral research organisation and it is one of the world’s leading technology organisations with core competencies in mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, bio-processing, mineralogical characterisation and assaying, measurement and process control, nanotechnology and advanced materials. These core competencies are supported by world-class and unique laboratory-, pilot- and demonstration-scale facilities such as minerals processing, smelting, heap leaching test-work, geomechanical and hydrodynamic testing, and cleanroom facilities. The development of a capable workforce is at the core of Mintek’s Strategy 2030. Mintek is therefore intensively recruiting Postdoctoral Research Fellows as part of the targeted recruitment drive aimed at augmenting research capacity, expanding global research networks, and enhancing research outcomes. MINTEK POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME REF: Min/13/2022/PDP The objectives of the Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programme are to augment existing research capacity, build new areas of competence, and expand local and global research networks by:
Mintek is therefore inviting motivated and suitably qualified applicants who are interested in any of the areas of relevance to Mintek to apply for the positions of Postdoctoral Fellow. These opportunities are based in Randburg, South Africa. The successful candidates will be appointed on a three-year contract. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will work with senior researchers and other ecosystem partners to conduct cutting-edge research that will advance the objectives of the organisation. Focus areas: Possible research areas include (but not limited to):
Key responsibilities: The Postdoctoral Fellow will work under the direction of a senior researcher and is expected to carry out the following responsibilities:
Qualifications A doctorate in one of the fields below:
Skills and experience
Applications
Remuneration: Negotiable The above-mentioned vacancy is also available on the Mintek website at www.mintek.co.za Please forward your application together with the title and reference number of the position clearly in the subject line of the email to http://www.mintek.co.za/careers-mintek-2/ Should you not hear from us within one (1) month of the closing date, consider your application to be unsuccessful. SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER: MACHINE LEARNING Ref: MAC/2022/SSEML Measurement And Control The Measurement and Control Division (MCD) is looking for a Senior Software Engineer: Machine Learning to develop artificial intelligence solutions for the minerals processing industry and contribute to the development and maintenance of the StarCS platform and related software. The researcher will work within the software team, contributing to the development of new products for the South African and global minerals and metals industry. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: Conduct research into machine learning applications (reinforcement learning, supervised and unsupervised ML) in the minerals processing industry;
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
The following skills/knowledge will be advantageous:
COMPETENCIES:
SALARY PACAGE: NEGOTIABLE CLOSING DATE: 10 AUGUST 2022 The above-mentioned vacancy is also available on the Mintek website at www.mintek.co.za Mintek is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representativity in all levels of occupational categories.
Comments are closed.
|