Research Group Leader: Biorefinery

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

• 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

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