Senior Researcher – Hydrogeology Featured

Our client is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in the continent

Senior Researcher 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 Cape Town.

 Key responsibilities:

• 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
• Qualifications, skills and experience:

• 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
• Write, and review research proposals; research reports, client reports and peer-reviewed
• Liaise with both internal and external clients and other relevant
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams;
• Project management
• Research and report writing
• Communication and presentation
• Problem solving, solution seeking
• Ability to provide thought leadership and
• High level conceptualisation and analytical
• Excellent facilitation and interpersonal
• Computer

If interested kindly submit your application to recruitment@boikagogroup.co.za before 28 February 2024