Postdoctoral Research Fellow
1 day ago
**Job Description (no limit to the length but a minimum of 100 words is required)**:
A. Independent and safe operation of pilot-plant equipment for pyrolysis and steam-explosion pilot-plant equipment, in collaboration with postgraduate students and other researchers that will participate in these experimental projects.
B. Critical evaluation of existing technology performances, based on published literature and previous experience in the research group, with proposals for technical development to improve these, taking the unique objectives of these research projects into account.
C. Provide technical support to other researchers in the group working on similar projects.
D. The publication of research outputs from current and previous projects, relevant to the field of research.
E. Development of new areas of research within the research group, including the preparation and submission of new funding proposals to sustain research activities
The fellowship is available for a minimum period of 12 (twelve) months, with a starting date of no later than 15 January 2026, although an earlier starting date would be preferred; the fellowship is renewable for up to 4 years thereafter, based on performance and funding availability. A competitive scholarship has been granted for the position and, provided that the necessary procedures are put in place, this will be awarded tax free. Please note that postdoctoral fellows are not appointed as employees and are therefore not eligible for employee benefits.
**Desired Skills and Experience**
**About the Employer**
See chemeng.sun.ac.za/research/bioresource-engineering for more details on the department and research group at Stellenbosch University.
Application Deadline: 2025/07/31
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