Senior Scientist: Mineral Science Group

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Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Scientist: Mineral Science position within the Mineralogy Division. The candidate will develop software tools and data models to improve interpretation of mineralogical data (numerical, images) for purposes of research or commercial service, according to predetermined time and cost schedules, and in compliance with Mineralogy's quality standards. The candidate will be expected to seek new income and opportunities for intellectual capital development.
Job Description KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: Assist Head/Divisional manager to maintain and expand on project work from the mining/metallurgical industry and related research agencies, in line with Division's current business plans, by providing competence and professional expertise, and interacting with clients, collaborators and potential partners.Ascertain needs of clients and the industry and propose appropriate project work, both research and commercial oriented.Lead and execute projects in which interactions with technical expertise and stakeholders (internal and external) are required at an advanced level. This will involve algorithm/software development to extract appropriate information and modeling, simulation and interpretation of mineral behaviour in processing and other environments using primarily, mineralogical inputs.Execute projects so as to meet the time scheduling agreed to with client/stakeholder, contain costs for the Division and deliver valid conclusions with technical efficiency and professionalism.Comply with the internal administration requirements of Mintek and MNL with respect to labour and machine time capture, business governance, professional reporting, project planning and management.Develop protocols/workflows for optimal operation and performance of specialised imaging equipment.Ensure that QES procedures are followed and project work is executed to produce valid conclusions and with maximum overall efficiency - technically and financially.Ensure that the documentation of work and procedures is appropriately captured and produce advanced professional level reports, publications, conference contributions.Minimum Qualifications: MSc / MEng in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering (Electronic/electrical) or equivalentIdeal: PhD3-5 years or more experience in the field of data and image (2D/3D) analysis applications using commercial/open source platforms (e.g. Matlab, Python, R, Image J, VG StudioMax, Aviso, etc.).Coding and/or modelling experience, preferably with mineralogical/metallurgical/chemical data.
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