* Based in the College of Engineering and IT at the Adelaide City Campus East.
* Full‐time (1.0FTE), fixed‐term contract for 12 months, with the possibility of further extension dependent on funding.
* (Level A) $91,293 – $109,307 or (Level B) $114,917 – $135,932 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
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Work that matters
The School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering is seeking a talented researcher to play a leading role in the decarbonisation of heavy industry.
In this role you will contribute to establishing an experimental programme on novel iron and bauxite beneficiation technologies to assist with next‐generation green steel and alumina production pathways.
Responsibilities
* Design, develop and test pyro‐metallurgical pathways to upgrade low‐grade bauxite and iron ore.
* Compose journal papers, industrial reports, and other scientific documentation.
* Attend and present at domestic and international conferences.
* Engage with industry stakeholders and nurture collaborative relationships.
* Collaborate with peers and industry partners to develop and de‐risk technological solutions for the decarbonisation of production processes in heavy industries.
* Participate in laboratory experimentation, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge‐sharing activities.
Qualifications
To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:
Level A
* A PhD (or near completion) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
* Knowledge or experience in planning, designing, and safely conducting pyro‐metallurgical experiments for bauxite and/or iron ores beneficiation at laboratory and pilot scale.
* Knowledge or experience in designing, commissioning, and safely conducting high‐temperature experiments involving ore processing, including but not limited to roasting and/or reduction.
* Experience in using analytical techniques for mineralogical characterisation (e.g., TGA, BET, SEM, TEM, XRF, XRD).
* Experience in experimental downstream ore separation (e.g., grinding, magnetic separation, flotation, digestion).
* Well‐developed communication skills and an ability to prepare high‐quality scientific publications and to present engagingly to different audiences.
* Ability to work in a team, interacting effectively with colleagues.
* Commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, and an ability to contribute to the diversity of the School community.
Level B
* A PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline and with postdoctoral research experience in an academic or industrial environment.
* Demonstrated ability in planning, designing, and safely conducting pyro‐metallurgical experiments for bauxite and/or iron ores beneficiation at laboratory and pilot scale.
* Demonstrated ability in designing, commissioning, and safely conducting high‐temperature experiments involving ore processing, including but not limited to roasting and/or reduction.
* Demonstrated experience in using analytical techniques for mineralogical characterisation (e.g., BET, TGA, SEM, TEM, XRF, XRD).
* Demonstrated experience in experimental downstream ore separation (e.g., grinding, magnetic separation, flotation, digestion).
* Proven skills in technical writing and a track‐record of publishing high‐quality scientific papers and presenting engagingly to different audiences.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a team, interacting effectively with colleagues.
* Commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, and an ability to contribute to the diversity of the School community.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal‐opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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