Associate Professor - School of Earth and Planetary Sciences
We are seeking a motivated independent individual to carry out world-class research in the areas of microbiology, geomicrobiology, and genomics in the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS), and across schools in Curtin University.
The applicant will work in parallel with the Director of Curtin's Western Australia Organic and Isotope Geochemistry Centre (WA-OIGC) and Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow Prof Kliti Grice and centre researchers and students on organic geochemical, paleontological, and energy-related research. The individual will also teach in the broad area of Environmental Earth Sciences and geomicrobiology.
The appointee will be an expert with significant experience in geomicrobiology, bioinformatics, and genomics of sediments and lakes, as well as environmental mineralogy and inorganic geochemistry.
Responsibilities will include:
Research leader in the area of geomicrobiology within WA-OIGC, in EPS, and across other schools in Curtin University.
Publishing high-quality international peer-reviewed journal articles in their area of research.
Contributing to teaching of graduate and undergraduate in the Earth Sciences curriculum, including developing and delivering practicals, conducting student field trips, and marking/assessments.
Developing internal and external collaborative projects with industry, academia, and government organisations.
Contributing to the leadership of WA-OIGC, the School of EPS, and the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Contributing to the school and university community through internal service roles, collaborative teaching, research, and student supervision, and external activities relevant to the discipline.
Engaging in community outreach and science communication.
Selection criteria include:
A doctoral qualification in microbiology/geobiology and sedimentary inorganic geochemistry.
Demonstrated record of PhD and undergraduate scholar supervision.
An established record of research outputs in international peer-reviewed journals.
An established record of grant success relative to opportunity.
An established record of industry engagement.
A demonstrated ability to attract industry funding.
A demonstrated high level of communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment.
Curtin University is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment. We offer a range of advantages, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services, and an array of discounts for retail, travel, and much more.
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📌 Associate Professor - School Of Earth And Planetary Sciences
🏢 Curtin University
📍 Australia