University of Technology - Papua New Guinea
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Job Notice
The department offers a four-year undergraduate degree and a graduate master’s program in Mechanical Engineering with 10 academic staff members, 13 technical staff, and 2 administrative staff. There are six laboratories in Thermal and Heat Transfer, manufacturing, material science laboratory, and thermodynamics that includes refrigeration and air conditioning for students’ laboratory work and research, along with a medium size workshop with facilities for machining, milling, a computer numerical control (CNC) machine, EDM, and fabrication including a 3000-degree Celsius foundry.
The department also has an NDT Center for research and consultancy service to the industry. Several types of research are done in the areas of design and manufacturing, materials characterization, renewable energy and environment, mechatronics, engineering education and refrigeration, and air conditioning.
Applications are now open for the following positions:
Professors 2x (ME0-001, ME0-016)
The Professorial positions are specifically in at least one or more of the following areas: Thermal and Fluids, Renewable Energy.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate a potential for teaching excellence and scholarly activity with continued professional development in the general area of mechanical design. This position involves teaching undergraduate and graduate students and developing an active, externally funded research
program. It is anticipated that the candidate will attract funded research projects and contracts in their areas of research and develop links with relevant local industries and international agencies for collaborative research that will promote the mission of the university. The candidate must have the ability to lead and to be able to perform effectively as a team and a proven commitment to research at an international level as demonstrated by publications in refereed international journals and conference proceedings. Candidates must possess an ability to communicate effectively and work closely with students, faculty, staff, administration, and other stakeholders with diverse backgrounds.
Minimal Qualifications:
Candidates must have earned a doctorate (Ph. D.) degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution. The successful candidate must be a mature person with at least 15 years of full-time university teaching and research experience in a similar environment with fifteen (15) or more publications in reputed journals that are listed in SCOPUS, ISI (SCI), or ERA. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching and research, experience with laboratory-based instructions, online or blended instructions, industrial experience,
experience with engineering accreditation, and willingness to teach in multiple areas of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. Special considerations will be given to candidates with demonstrated practical skills in Thermal and Fluids, Renewable Energy.
Note:
Applicants are encouraged to check the minimum qualification and also specialization
for the position before applying.
All applications that do not meet the minimum qualifications will be outright disqualified and will not be considered.
Conditions of Service
Base Salary Range: Professor PGK91,201 – PGK111,468 per annum
Base International Market Allowance (IMA) Range: PGK94,103 – PGK140,717 per annum
(Level of appointment depends upon qualification and experience)
The initial contract period is for three years. Benefits include a gratuity of 30% of salary in
the first year, 35% in the second year, and 40% in the third year (paid on fortnightly basis),
support for approved research, appointment and repatriation fares for yourself and dependents, book & equipment allowance of PGK750.00 per annum, settling-in/out allowance of PGK1,700.00 for single & PGK3,600.00 for accompanied plus PGK200.00 for each of two authorized dependent children (under 19 years) on appointment and repatriation, six weeks paid leave per year, recreation leave fares for yourself, spouse & two authorized dependents after 18 months of service and education fares and assistance towards school fees for authorized dependents are available. Staff members are also permitted to earn from consultancy up to 50% of their earnings annually. Consultancy
projects need to be approved by the respective Head of Department and the Vice Chancellor’s office. Furnished accommodation is provided on campus. All earnings in PNG attract income tax, the tax rates are progressive and the maximum rate is 40%.
Application Procedure:
Detailed application with updated curriculum vitae including certified copies of qualifications, names, and addresses preferably email addresses and phone numbers of three (3) current referees including one from past/present employer, if any, should be sent to the address below:
The Registrar,
PNG University of Technology,
Private Mail Bag,
Lae, 411,
Papua New Guinea
Applications including all requirements must be compiled and sent to
recruitment@pnguot.ac.pg (mailto:recruitment@pnguot.ac.pg) by 18 February 2023.
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