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The opportunity

• ​​​​​​Bring your experience in high temperature experiment methodologies
• Contribute to projects on decarbonisation of iron ore, steel industry and critical mineral initiatives
• Join CSIRO - Australia's leading scientific research organisation

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CSIRO Mineral Resources works across industry to deliver sustainable resources development in Australia and is delivering breakthrough innovation to create a more productive, sustainable and globally competitive mining and mineral resources industry for the benefit of Australia and the world around. CSIRO Mineral Resources (CMR) is one of the largest minerals research and development groups globally, with a proud track record in delivering innovation and solutions across the mineral resources value chain. We thrive on innovation harnessed by the diversity in our teams, supporting individuals to create a dynamic career path leveraging their lived experiences and identity in an inclusive environment. We apply our expert knowledge and specialised research to provide innovation that solves the complex problems faced by minerals companies, mining equipment, technology, and services (METS) companies, government, and other industry stakeholders.

You will be a part of the High Temperature Chemistry team, contributing to the delivery of research projects related to the decarbonisation of the iron ore and steel industries as well as critical mineral initiatives. Your role will focus particularly on leadership and delivery of a >$5m project developing a novel low carbon-footprint iron ore agglomeration process for Australia’s vastly under-utilised magnetite ores. The role will also involve collaboration and communication across multiple groups and projects, internal and external to CSIRO.

Your duties will include:

• Practise proper laboratory procedures in compliance with Corporate HSE policy and maintain a safe lab environment.
• Design and conduct the thermodynamic modelling, iron ore agglomeration and high temperature reduction and melting experiments.
• Characterize the composition and microstructure of produced iron ore pellets.
• Identification and definition of research and/or technical problems.
• Collaborate closely with other researchers within the team, colleagues in the Mineral Resources BU and external researchers.
• Develop and maintain expertise in the area of high temperature processing of iron ores relevant to the Mineral Resources' research activities. 
• Supervise junior team members, technicians and interns.

Location: Melbourne, VIC

Salary: AU$110k - AU$119k plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite / Full-time

Reference: 96482

To be considered you will need:

Essential

• A PhD in mineral processing, metallurgy, chemical engineering, or related scientific discipline with a minimum of 3 years of post-PhD research experience in high temperature processing area..
• Understanding of Iron Ore Agglomeration and Ironmaking processes.
• Prior experience in conducting high temperature experiments and demonstrated proficiency with high temperature experiment methodologies, data analysis and interpretation.
• Hands on experience in using material characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM and other techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake original, creative and innovative research by generating and pursuing novel ideas and solutions to scientific research problems.
• Demonstrated publication history of authorship on scientific papers in peer reviewed journals and/or reports, grant applications or inventorship on patent applications.

Desirable

• Experience in successfully applying for research grants.
• Deep understanding of the thermodynamics and kinetics of high temperature multi-phase reaction systems.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents only. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

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How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

19 May 2024, 11:00pm AEST