Meng (Research) in Chemical Engineering

4 days ago


Stellenbosch, South Africa Department of Process Engineering, Stellenbosch University Full time

**Project title**:Thermodynamic modelling of the solubility of plant wax components, for the recovery of high-value chemicals

A full-time postgraduate opportunity, with a minimum 1 year of bursary funding, is available as a collaboration between the Bioresource Engineering and Separations Technology Research Groups at the Department of Process Engineering, Stellenbosch University. The project aims to investigate the solubility of high-value products from plant waxes and, in particular, the thermodynamic modelling of such phenomena towards an improved fundamental description of these complex and poorly understood separation processes. The bursary is tax-free with no work obligations associated.

The position is for full-time, on campus study at Stellenbosch University. Stellenbosch University is one of the leading research institutions on the African continent and is known for its academic excellence and rich on-campus student experience. If you thrive on taking on a challenge, are independent, curiosity driven, innovative, and willing to work in a multidisciplinary environment, then this exciting position could be yours

*Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment for this position.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Graduate

**Salary**: R100,000.00 - R130,000.00 per year

**Education**:

- Bachelors (required)



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