Research Fellow, research on mineral processing, Curtin University, Australia

Last Date: 2nd October 2023.

  • One and half year fixed-term, full-time role. Kalgoorlie based.
  • $77,828 – $105,008 (ALA) per annum, plus 17% superannuation.
  • Contribute to the FBI-CRC project.

Job Reference: 1080284

Your new role

In this exciting role you will contribute to the research agenda of the FBI CRC project for processing of lithium ores.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Contribute to research on mineral processing.
  • Participate in applications for competitive funding.
  • Disseminate research findings through seminars, workshops, and conferences.
  • Publish/exhibit in high quality journals/outlets (often in collaboration with colleagues) in a manner consistent with disciplinary practice.
  • Undertake principal supervision of honours and research masters students, and co-supervision of research and PhD student supervision where appropriate.
  • Undertake administrative functions associated with research activities.

You must be willing to relocate to Kalgoorlie, Western Australia for the duration of the position. Some relocation support may be considered for the right candidate.

To find out more about the Kalgoorlie Campus, please copy and paste the following link into your browser:

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To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Dr Boris Albijanic at 9088 6117 or [email protected].

Curtin University offers a friendly and collaborative work environment, flexible work arrangements, competitive remuneration and benefits package including a locality allowance for Kalgoorlie based staff, generous leave entitlements (2 days extra leave Kalgoorlie based staff) superannuation, and access to salary-packaging.

For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au.  

Join us!

Please provide a cover letter, your CV and separate document addressing the selection criteria (noted below) to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.

  1.  A doctoral qualification in Metallurgy/Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field (Chemical, Science, Chemistry or Geochemistry) and relevant experience.
  2. Demonstrated competency in a range of qualitative and quantitative research tasks.
  3. Emerging research track record/potential to conduct quality research and contribute productively to research teams under supervision.
  4. Demonstrated high level organisational skills.
  5. Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross cultural sensitivity.

Desirable:

  1. Experience of working collaboratively with industry and community engagement.
  2. Commitment to quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Applications close: Monday, 2nd October 2023, 8PM AWST  

Applicants should note that prior to appointment, you will need to have a current National Police Records check, and undergo character, integrity, and reference checks.

If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1).

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

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