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Requirements:

Applicants must preferably have a mining engineering background and have earned doctorate in rock engineering; National Research Foundation (NRF) rating or potential to apply for NRF rating; teaching experience or potential to teach at University level; a good research track record with more than for associate professor) citations with evidence of H-index; for associate professor) journal publications or equivalents as defined in the South African Department of Higher Education and Training guidelines; and evidence of local and international collaborations. Definite advantages include operational rock engineering experience in the mining industry, rock engineering laboratory work experience, supervision to completion of postgraduate research work (a combination of PhDs and MScs), membership of a mining-related professional body, and registration or eligibility to register as a professional engineer (or equivalent).Applicants must preferably have a mining engineering background and have earned doctorate in rock engineering; National Research Foundation (NRF) rating or potential to apply for NRF rating; teaching experience or potential to teach at University level; a good research track record with more than for associate professor) citations with evidence of H-index; for associate professor) journal publications or equivalents as defined in the South African Department of Higher Education and Training guidelines; and evidence of local and international collaborations. Definite advantages include operational rock engineering experience in the mining industry, rock engineering laboratory work experience, supervision to completion of postgraduate research work (a combination of PhDs and MScs), membership of a mining-related professional body, and registration or eligibility to register as a professional engineer (or equivalent).

Duties:

Duties will include undergraduate and postgraduate lecturing; supervision of postgraduate research; undertaking personal research, including attracting research grants and earning research income; mentoring early-career academics; promoting innovation in the School; and participation in administrative activities at the School, Faculty and University levels.

Enquiries:

Dr Paseka Leeuw, Head of the School of Mining Engineering, Tel no ; E-mail:

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External applicants are invited to apply by registering on the Wits i-Recruitment platform located at and submitting applications. Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits/Self Service Application/"Apply for a job". Letter of application and CV with the names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) of three referees, as well as certified copies of degrees/diplomas and SA ID (passport if not South African).

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The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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