Geotechnical Researcher
The role of the Geotechnical Researcher is to initiate and conduct research in the areas of water, groundwater, and geo-sequestration of carbon. This involves developing and deploying a multi-disciplinary approach at an exciting time of accelerating transitions to a low carbon and circular economy.
* Environmental performance of deep-well injection monitoring soil gases and groundwater quality
* Enhancing soil carbon storage and design of biomaterials (e.g. biochar) for agriculture and industry
* Innovative in-situ pore pressure techniques and tracing of hydraulic separation of fresh aquifers from subsurface projects such as carbon sequestration
The primary focus of the research will be on environmental performance, with a secondary focus on either enhancing soil carbon storage or innovative in-situ pore pressure techniques. The selection of the secondary research focus will depend on the expertise of the successful applicant and industry partners.
Responsibilities:
* Conducting high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs
* Engaging collaboratively to participate in novel and high-quality research in areas of water, groundwater, and geo-sequestration of carbon
* Communicating outputs, including as part of team
* Ensuring impact of academic activity on the field and the community
Key qualifications for this role include:
* PhD in a relevant discipline such as Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Soil Science, Hydrogeology, Physics, Maths, Chemistry, or related technical disciplines
* Emerging research and scholarship through publications, and/or exhibitions as appropriate to the discipline
* Capacity to contribute to teaching, research, administration and field work
Regular travel will be required, including interstate and overseas travel for conference events.