Senior Lecturer / Lecturer – Chemical Engineering

About the role

The Department of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University seeks a motivated academic to join its teaching and research team. The position is open at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level, depending on the candidate's experience and research record.

Key responsibilities

• Teach and administer undergraduate chemical engineering modules.
• Conduct fundamental and applied research aligned with the department’s focus areas.
• Supervise final‑year projects and postgraduate researchers.
• Engage in technology transfer activities with industry and the broader community.
• Participate in departmental administration and representation.

Required profile

• Accredited four‑year BEng or BScEng in chemical engineering, recognised by the Engineering Council of South Africa.
• Doctoral degree in chemical engineering with a research topic relevant to the department’s interests.
• Strong academic track record, including peer‑reviewed publications.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses and supervise research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required skills

• Machine learning
• Separations technology
• Extractive metallurgy
• Bioresource engineering
• Hydrogen and carbon transition research