12309MI Principal Researcher Mining
Closing Date Open Ended
About the job:
The Client Centre for Mining Innovation (CMI) unit has a challenging position for a Senior or Principal Researcher at its Johannesburg office. CMI is an innovation and research centre that has as its vision to double the nation’s mineral reserves by 2020 through applied research, while ensuring zero harm to miners. It does this through the development of novel mining techniques; the implementation of sensor-based in-stope real-time risk management; and research into the impact of human factors on mining.
The novel mining team undertakes research in robotics and automation and applied mechanical engineering for mining applications, earth sciences, rock-breaking techniques and support design. It requires a senior professional with more than 10 years’ appropriate experience to join the team, specifically to assist with interdisciplinary research leadership and to draw on existing networks for funding opportunities.
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South African citizenship is necessary as a security clearance is required for this position.
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Employment Equity is applicable
Recruiter: ECP Consulting