Thermodynamics Research Unit: Research Assistants (3 Posts)

 

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to Employment Equity with the intention to promote representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from the designated groups.

 

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE

RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (3 POSTS)

(PEROMNES GRADE 11)

(1 YEAR FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT)

THERMODYNAMICS RESEARCH UNIT

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS

REF NO.: TRU01/2018

 

The Thermodynamics Research Unit is one of the largest and most productive research groups in the School of Engineering, undertaking research in the area of chemical thermodynamics, separation technology, chemical process design and optimisation.

 

The incumbents will:

·         work closely with the senior researchers in the Thermodynamics Research Unit to provide research assistance on various projects and also undertake administrative tasks;

·         undertake experimental measurements in chemical thermodynamics. These will cover:

o    high-low pressure vapour-liquid equilibrium data;

o    operation of a supercritical unit;

o    operation of a refrigerant test unit and modifications thereof,

o    modifications and commissioning of new high pressure phase equilibrium equipment,

o    phase equilibrium data modelling and process simulations, and,

·         assist with procurement of chemicals and equipment for the Unit;

·         assist with general housekeeping of the research laboratories.

 

Minimum Requirements:

·       MSc. Eng. or M. Eng. (Chemical Engineering) or equivalent

·       Minimum of 2 years’ experience in research methods and using research databases.

·       Experience in:

• Commissioning and operation of high pressure equipment for the measurement of phase equilibrium data
• Modelling and data correlation of phase equilibrium data, and
• Chemical process simulation design using ASPEN Plus.

 

·       Knowledge of experimental design and experimental techniques in chemical thermodynamics.

·       Experience with data collection and analysis.

·       A high level of competency in the use MS-Office software, particularly Word and Excel

Enquiries and details regarding this post, as well as requests for the job profile may be directed to Dr P Naidoo on 031 2603177 or email: naidoop18@ukzn.ac.za

 

The total guaranteed package offered does not include benefits.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 26 January 2018.

Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form which is available on the UKZN Vacancies website at http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za. Completed forms may be sent to Dr P Naidoo at naidoop18@ukzn.ac.za.

 

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