Job Description

Our client is looking for a Senior Researcher within geochemistry. The incumbent will conduct research in the hydrogeological field as it relates to the
geochemistry (or geology and chemistry) and understanding of hydrogeological impacts of land-use
changes through hydrogeological assessments, including groundwater resource quality measures to enable/promote smart water use, and develop high quality and commecialisable/implementable technical outputs. This position is based in Stellenbosch.What you will do:

• Promote a culture of SET excellence (quality and delivery) and providing research leadership;

• Promote a culture of industrialization of research outcomes;
• Interact with stakeholders (clients, peers, etc.) within fields of expertise to develop long-term relationships both within and outside the company;
• Conduct project management through robust, integrated planning;
• Raise personal, team and institutional profiles through publishing original research and presenting work at national and international conferences and workshops;
• Write, and review research proposals; research reports, client reports and peer-reviewed publications;
• Conceptualise, structure, manage and implement research projects;
• Contribute to policy research in support of South Africa's national priorities
• Liaise with both internal and external clients and other relevant stakeholders;

• Conceptualise, structure, management and implementation of multi-disciplinary research projects.

• A Master's degree in hydrogeology; preference being a doctoral degree in hydrogeology;
• At least five years' experience in hydrogeology as it relates to geochemistry or geology and chemistry, and the understanding of hydrogeological impacts of land-use changes through groundwater resource quality measurements.
• Applied knowledge and understanding of geochemical investigations with particular focus on groundwater resource quality assessments and monitoring techniques.
• Conceptualisation, structuring, management and implementation of multi-disciplinary research projects.
• Contribute to policy research in support of South Africa's national priorities.
• Write, and review research proposals; research reports, client reports and peer-reviewed publications.
• Liaise with both internal and external clients and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams;
• Project management skills.
• Research and report writing skills
• Communication and presentation skills.

• Problem solving, solution seeking orientation.
• Ability to provide thought leadership and mentoring.
• High level conceptualisation and analytical skills.
• Excellent facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy

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