Job Overview
THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Applications are sought from suitably qualified Papua New Guineans to fill the following positions within the Mining Engineering Department of the University.
Mining Engineering Department
The Department of Mining Engineering is one of the four engineering departments at the PNG University of Technology and is very popular amongst prospective students both nationally and internationally particularly the Pacific Island nations of Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. The department offers Bachelor of Mining Engineering (Honors) and Bachelor of Mineral Processing Engineering (Honors) as well as 2-year master by research programs – Master of Philosophy in Mining and Master of Philosophy in Mineral Processing.
Lecturer in Mining Engineering
The successful candidate will hold an undergraduate degree and a master or PhD in Mining Engineering or closely related field from a recognized university. The successful candidate should be a member of a professional engineering body, have published at least 2 papers in listed, peer reviewed journals and have at least 2 to 5 years of full time university teaching experience or equivalent industrial research experience. Evidence of attracting research funds from industry may be an added advantage.
The successful candidate is expected to teach mine ventilation, ore resources estimation & geostatistics, geomechanics, rock fragmentation, surface & underground mine design and bulk material handling in mines
In addition, the suitable candidate is expected to conduct collaborative research in multidisciplinary fields in Mining, Mineral Processing and Geology on industry-based problems is necessary.
All candidates will be required to actively participate in delivering lectures online using zoom or any other user friendly tools
Conditions of Service:
Lecturer I/II PGK45,250.00 – PGK65,413.00 per annum
Domestic Market Allowance PGK 13,639 – PGK31,585 per annum
(Level of appointment depends upon qualification and experience)
Application Procedure:
A detailed application with updated curriculum vitae including certified copies of qualifications, names and email addresses, phone numbers of three (3) current referees including one from past/present employer should be sent to:
The Director – Human Resources
PNG University of Technology
Private Mail Bag
Lae, 411
Papua New Guinea
Applications must be compiled and sent as one PDF file to [email protected] with an indication of their earliest availability to take up the appointment.
PLEASE NOTE
- Deadline for all applications is 30th of September, 2023.
- Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.