Job Purpose
To lead projects in the Smart Radio Sensor research group within the Applied Radiation department, maintaining an effective balance between the development and delivery of relevant technologies to assist in meeting the organization's goal of sustainability, alongside high-quality research output and contract research generation. This role will also assist the group in ensuring that new applications and technology solutions using radiation detection techniques based on the applications of radiation sources and accelerators are introduced into the Necsa value chain.
Key Performance Areas:
Knowledge Dissemination
Capture research work done in written format as initiator and primary author, and co-author via regular progress reports, annual progress reports, international conference papers, contributions, journal publications, and substantial research and contract client reports.
Consistently report research results orally at international conferences/meetings.
Lead in various national and international bodies as part of contributing to the scientific peer-review process.
Engage in duties on editorial panels and workshop or conference organization on a national or international level, maintaining a consistent record.
Initiate publications through supervision or as project leader in the field of expertise.
Represent Necsa at conferences, seminars, and workshops both domestically and internationally.
Collaborate with other experts on projects, workshops, or international nuclear bodies both locally and internationally.
Show a formal level of national recognition in the field of expertise (e.g., NRF rating, Honorary Researchers, Member in Science Committees, Invited Speakers).
Achieve international recognition in the field of expertise via collaborative projects and involvement in workshops and/or international nuclear bodies.
Human Capital Development Local and International
Mentor staff members in areas of specialization.
Participate as study leader or co-supervisor of postgraduate students in programs such as university collaborations and NRF PDP.
Lead research teams.
Maintain a track record of supervision and graduation of MSc and PhD level students and mentor colleagues to higher levels of career progression.
Supervise and graduate postgraduate students at Masters and/or Doctoral levels.
Establish strategic partnerships and collaborate with academia to further the image of Necsa and enhance the technology development pipeline.
Contribution to Necsa Business Processes
Initiate and execute research tasks with no supervision.
Initiate and lead large-scale research programs/projects.
Project scope at this level should include large research programs spanning at least 2 – 3 years.
Create know-how that is of commercial and/or strategic value to Necsa that can be further exploited by the relevant Necsa structures.
Establish strategic partnerships with industry and scientific bodies that add clear value to Necsa's business and the National System of Innovation (NSI).
Contribute to research funding applicable to Necsa projects.
Projects at this level should span at least 3 years and include notable human and scientific infrastructure management.
SHEQ and Other Audits
Maintain compliance with the Business Process Management System.
Engage in processes aimed at improving safety, quality, and security (e.g., Building Head, Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) Management Sponsor, Research & Innovation (R&I) Representative on Skills Development Committee (SDC)).
Ensure that safety and quality processes are adhered to in directed projects.
Manage processes aimed at improving safety, quality, and security (e.g., Discipline Manager and its Associated Responsibilities, Licensing and Operational Compliance for NNR and SAHPRA).
Lead the resolution of audit findings and improvement actions.
Contribute to the development of appropriate requirements and standards at national and international levels concerning the area of expertise.
Advise Departmental and Necsa Management on strategic matters related to licensing and SHEQ requirements in the area of expertise.
Financial Management
Develop project budget as project leader and stay within project budget or portion of assigned budget.
Take initiative to increase income and reduce expenditure.
Contribute notably to the meeting of section/group income and revenue targets by targeting potential funds from industrial partnerships, contract research, and/or research funding mechanisms like the NRF, TIA seed fund, or the IAEA.
Contribute notably to the meeting of Necsa/Departmental Strategic and Revenue Targets.
Key Knowledge & Skills
Necsa expert in the area of specialization.
Soft skills example: Situational Leadership, Investment in Excellence.
Technical/professional competence.
The role requires clear national and some level of international standing as a specialist in the area of expertise.
Competencies (Job Specific and Behavioural)
Scientific report writing and communication.
Project budget drafting, forecasting, and management.
Able to work in a research team as a leader.
Anticipating and managing change.
Interpersonal communication skills.
Holistic/big picture thinking.
Judgement and decision making.
Qualifications & Experience:
MSc in Physics.
Minimum Experience:
8 years' research experience in radiation detection methods and accelerator physics, including:
2 years' in scientific project management.
2 years' in scientific project coordination.
Closing date: 11 October 2024.
HR contact no: 060 456 1352
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