Carbon Mineralization Research Fellow (DAC-MIN Pilot)

UOM University of Melbourne; Parkville; Sur place; AUD 87 000 - 118 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

17% superannuation

Benefits package including salary‑pack

Health and wellbeing programs

Salary packaging

Résumé du poste

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a full‑time, fixed‑term Research Fellow in the School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. You will drive experimental and modelling work on ex situ carbon mineralisation and operate a pioneering DAC‑MIN pilot plant as part of innovative net zero research.

You will publish high‑impact research, supervise graduate students, and contribute to proposals and industry partnerships, within a collaborative, inclusive team environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field or near completion.
• Experience in fluid–rock reactions, carbon mineralisation, or water treatment.
• Peer‑reviewed publication record in relevant fields.
• Demonstrated project or laboratory management skills.
• Ability to collaborate in multi‑disciplinary teams and mentor students.

Responsabilités

• Design and conduct laboratory experiments and geochemical modelling for ex situ carbon mineralisation.
• Develop methods for leaching, impurity removal, and carbonate precipitation from industrial wastes.
• Operate and optimise the carbon mineralisation pilot plant for safe, efficient performance.
• Publish research, present at conferences, and contribute to funding proposals.

Connaissances

Geochemistry research

Carbon mineralisation

Water treatment

Formation

PhD in hydrogeochemistry/industrial chemistry/chemical engineering

Description du poste

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a full‑time, fixed‑term Research Fellow in the School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. You will drive experimental and modelling work on ex situ carbon mineralisation and operate a pioneering DAC‑MIN pilot plant as part of innovative net zero research.

You will publish high‑impact research, supervise graduate students, and contribute to proposals and industry partnerships, within a collaborative, inclusive team environment.