{"id":67992,"date":"2021-09-27T08:40:08","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T06:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=67992"},"modified":"2021-09-27T22:22:08","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T20:22:08","slug":"the-botswana-institute-for-technology-research-and-innovation-recent-job-recruitment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/the-botswana-institute-for-technology-research-and-innovation-recent-job-recruitment.html","title":{"rendered":"The Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation Recent Job Recruitment"},"content":{"rendered":"
Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI) was established in 2012 as a Government of the Republic of Botswana company limited by shares, with a mandate to identify, develop and\/or adapt appropriate technology solutions that provide sustainable innovative solutions through co-creation and collaboration in line with national priorities and needs of Batswana.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: LEAD RESEARCHER, SPECIALTY CHEMICALS<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> Requirements:<\/strong> Experience and working knowledge:<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong> Gaborone, South East, Botswana
\nReference #:<\/strong> LD-01\/21
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Contract
\n12 Months
\nSalary: <\/strong>Market Related<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Direct and advise on a research agenda focused on coal and coal associated chemicals
\n\u2022Create a proper work environment for the division, and manage its resources to achieve its goals
\n\u2022The candidate will be involved in hydrocarbon characterisation
\n\u2022The candidate will be responsible for developing advanced analytical methods with applications to coal and all chemicals associated with coal
\n\u2022The candidate will be required to interact with scientists and engineers and to participate in cross-functional research and management teams to apply and advance the understanding of coal and chemicals, processes and products<\/p>\n
\nEducation:<\/strong>
\n\u2022A PhD in Chemistry or Polymer Science with demonstrated analytical skills that include: analytical method development for hydrocarbons, use of high resolution mass spectrometry as well as exposure to two-dimensional gas chromatography.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022At least 12 years of research experience with proven knowledge in the field of fossil fuel chemistry. The experience must include at least 5 years of leading research projects and teams of researchers.
\n\u2022Excellent in hydrocarbon separation and characterisation.
\n\u2022Good knowledge in hydrocarbon composition and structure, and related analytical technologies.
\n\u2022Demonstrated strong leadership skills.
\n\u2022Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
\n\u2022Industrial experience will be an added advantage.
\n\u2022Relevant scientific publications in the area<\/p>\n