Qualification

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Experience/Areas of Specialization

Considerable related academic and professional experience, including:

• Outstanding teaching and research at the tertiary level.
• A track record of distinguished, original and innovative work; high quality publications in peer-reviewed international journals
• Outstanding success in and wide recognition of professional activities
• Corporate membership in a reputable professional institution
• Active engagement in industry, with considerable Industry experience as a distinguished Chemical Engineer
• Proven success in grant applications

Experience in process utilities and safety will be an advantage.

Candidates must specialize in the following:

• Hydrocarbon Processing;
• Complementary Expertise;
• Thermodynamics; and
• Reaction Engineering

Special Responsibilities

• Teach Undergraduate and Graduate courses;
• Lead and develop research activities in the aforementioned specialized areas that impact the Region, particularly in the Energy Sector.

Personal Attributes

Must have the ability to interact positively with academic and support staff within the Department and the University as well as interface with the very vibrant local and regional process industry

Applications (two copies) should be sent to the Campus Registrar, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I., Fax No. 1-868-663-9684. Full CV and application forms which must be completed fully and can be obtained at the above address and at http://www.sta.uwi.edu must be submitted. The names and addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University. Information enquires can be directed to Dr. Gail Baccus-Taylor at gail.baccus-taylor@sta.uwi.edu or Dr. Sydney Thomas at sydney.thomas@sta.uwi.edu.