Environmental Chemist

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position within the University.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT CENTER

The Environmental Research and Management Centre (ERMC) was established in 1993 at the PNG University of Technology (PNGUoT) with the mandate to conduct research in environmental and allied sciences focusing on the natural and the built environments, climate, biodiversity conservation and management, and natural product development. In addition, manage the research of staff and students in these areas and create awareness through coordinated publication and outreach activities.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMIST

Reporting to the Director of ERMC – the Environmental Chemist will be responsible for conducting and managing research activities and/or programs related to assessment of risks of the environment, development of management strategies, classification of hazardous wastes, management of waste disposals and supervision of remediation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Seek research and developmental funds by developing grant proposals.
• Develop research projects and engage staff and student research.
• Mentor students in proposal development and research.
• Write syllabi and modules for courses.
• Help identify and acquire specialist equipment to promote R & D.
• Provide technical expertise and skills in areas within and in outreach activities.
• Promote all R&D through publication, conferences, workshops, field days, seminars, and all other means of publicity.
• Carry out other responsibilities to serve the vision and mission of PNGUoT and ERMC as the need arises.

Qualification & Experience

• A master’s degree in environmental chemistry or a related field from a reputable university with a solid undergraduate background in chemistry.
• Not more than 35 years.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in any of the following broad areas: environmental chemistry, ecology, geosciences or atmospheric science.
• Strong background in developing grant proposals, doing research, publication in reputable journals, supervising students, and multicultural exposure and ability to work with different ethnicities.

Conditions of Service

• Base Salary: Scientific Officer I/II K26,709 – K43,695 per annum
• Domestic Market Allowance: K1,200 – K1,800 per annum

(Level of appointment depends upon qualification and experience)

Application Procedure

Detailed application with curriculum vitae including certified copies of qualifications, names and addresses including email addresses, phone numbers of three (3) current referees including one from past/present employer, if any, should be sent to the address below:

The Executive 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 recruitment@pnguot.ac.pg with an indication of their earliest availability to take up the appointment.

PLEASE NOTE

• Deadline for all applications is 14th of September, 2026
• Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.