POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER POSITION – Hydrogen Technologies
NWU and the Faculty of Engineering, through its DSTI HySA Infrastructure Center of Competence, a co-hosted entity, are looking for a qualified candidate with the recently obtained PhD degree to apply for a postdoctoral position. The position is for 6 months initially. Standard NWU fellowship will be offered. We are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher with specific hands-on experience in the CO2 hydrogenation to methanol and continuing production of hydrogenation LOHC and testing of metal oxide-based catalysts using continuous flow reactor. Some CFD modelling experience will be an asset.
Requirements
- Recent PhD in chemistry or engineering sciences with relevant experience.
- Hands-on experience in the CO2 hydrogenation
- Hands-on experience with hydrogenation and dehydrogenation of LOHC
- Hands-on expertise in catalyst preparation methods and characterization.
- Familiar with analytical techniques including GC-TCD/FID, GC-MS, FT-IR and NMR
- Familiar with laboratory safety and good laboratory practice.
- Solid record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and local or international conferences on the subject.
- Excellent communication skills and teamwork ability.
The candidate will also support HySA Infrastructure in writing proposals, student supervision, manuscript preparation and submission.
International applicants must be in a position of a valid visa.
Deadline for the application is June 2nd 2025.
Applications and enquiries must be sent to:
Prof Dmitri Bessarabov
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +27 18 285 2460