The Research position in the Nonwovens and Composites Research Group are available in South Africa. The Polymers and Composites competence area of CSIR Materials Science and Manufacturing Operating Unit has a vacancy for Senior Researcher: Fibre Reinforced Composites in the Nonwovens and Composites Research Group based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
The research group is equipped with composites processing technologies, such as compression moulding; vacuum-assisted resin transfer moulding; compounding; extrusion; pelletising and injection moulding; polymer and composites characterisation facilities; dual cone calorimeter; vertical and horizontal fire testing; and scanning electron microscope besides natural fibre extraction and woven/nonwoven perform making facilities.
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( votes)- Study Subject: Materials Science
- Employer: CSIR
- Level: Postdoctoral
Eligibility
- The position will require the incumbent to conduct basic and applied research in the development of natural fibre-based composites and bio-composites for various industrial applications and the characterisation of composites structure and properties.
- Qualifications, skills and experience:
- The applicant should have earned a doctoral degree in fibre reinforced composites-related research with a strong background in applied chemistry and polymer science with a minimum of three years of post-doctoral experience in the research environment. The candidate should be a self-starter with demonstrated abilities by good peer-reviewed publications.
- A strong background in polymer science and technology is essential.
- The candidate must be familiar with composite processing and knowledge of mechanical, thermal and microscopic characterisation techniques like DSC, DMA, TGA, and SEM is desirable.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Fellowship Application Deadline: Closed