Postdoctoral Position in Membrane Synthesis and Characterization University of the Western Cape

University of the Western Cape - HySa Systems Competence Centre

Starting date: Janurary - February 2012. You are welcome to enquire for the availability of the post if you apply after February

HySA Systems is a Center of Competence for Technology Validation and Systems Integration on hydrogen and fuel cell technology (HFCT), located at the South African Institute for Advanced Materials Chemistry (SAIAMC), University of the Western Cape (UWC). HySA Systems is part of a long-term (15-year) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies (HFCT) Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) strategy, which officially was launched in September 2008 by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in South Africa.

The main objective with HySA Systems is to perform technology validation and system integration in four key HFCT-programmes, viz. (1) Combined Heat & Power, (2) Portable Power, (3) Hydrogen-fuelled Vehicles, and (4) Lithium-ion Battery and Super Capacitor.

Position: Membrane synthesis and characterization

Requirements: PhD in the field of Physical Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Material Science/Polymer Science. A strong background and hands-on experience in electroless plating of stainless steel or inorganic supports is essential. Alternatively candidates with hands-on experience in the field of hollow fiber spinning and testing (both organic and inorganic hollow fibers) would be considered. The candidate will be involved in Pd-based membrane synthesis using aerosol filtration methodology with great publication potential.

A tax free bursary of South Africa Rand ZAR240,000 (US$33,000 approx) per annum is offered for a period of 12 months, which is renewable for a total of three years. Higher bursaries can be negotiated if expertise is completely in line with requirements.

Please e-mail curriculum vitae, statement of research interest, and names of three references to: Mrs Michelle Murphy (mmurphy@uwc.ac.za); Tel: +27 21 9599321.

Address:
University of the Western Cape
SAIAMC Innovation Centre
Building no 91
Bellville, 7353
South Africa