Research Group Leader: Biorefinery

Recruiter:

Fempower

Job Ref:

PT006839/MM

Date posted:

Friday, November 26, 2021

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Scientific Research sector has an opportunity available for a Research Group Leader: Biorefinery in the Pretoria area.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

A Doctoral degree in chemical engineering or chemistry, with at least five years’ in a technology leadership role in product and product development, preferably in a Biorefinery environment or within industry in product and process development and commercialisation
Professional registration will be advantageous
Good people skills and experience in mentoring is essential;
Experience and a track record in securing funding for R&D projects in the public and private sector;
Sound experience in managing a team of multi-disciplinary professionals;
Proven track record in project management and research project leadership;
Ability to provide thought leadership and high-level conceptualisation;
Ability to work independently as well as in teams;
Ability to convert industry/clients’ requirements to technical deliverables
Appropriate national and international RD&I networks;
An understanding of the research to market ‘innovation’ value chain

KPAs:

Lead a team of scientists, engineers, students, and interns to build and maintain a critical mass of skills in Biorefinery product and process development
Build networks with peers in the fields of expertise within and outside the organisation
Engage with clients and industry partners to develop long term relationships;
Implement and comply with appropriate financial and business systems requirements
Manage infrastructure and equipment and the necessary set-up, implementation, commissioning, and safety of unit operations

Please note should you not receive a response within 7 days of applying, you may consider your application as being unsuccessful.

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