Carbon Mineralization Research Fellow | DAC-MIN Pilot Lead

University of Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Disounted services and cultural/recrea

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking a PhD-qualified researcher to lead experimental and modelling work in ex situ carbon mineralisation. You will operate and optimise a pioneering DAC‑MIN pilot plant, advancing laboratory experiments and geochemical modelling to deliver practical solutions for reducing carbon emissions.

You will publish in peer‑reviewed journals, present at conferences, and help secure competitive funding.

Qualifications

• Hold, or be near completing, a PhD in hydrogeochemistry, industrial chemistry, chemical engineering, or related discipline.
• Demonstrate research experience in fluid–rock reactions, carbon mineralisation, or water treatment, including experimental or modelling work.
• Publish a strong, peer‑reviewed publication record in relevant fields, commensurate with career stage.
• Bring proven project or laboratory management skills, ensuring safe, efficient delivery of complex experimental programmes.
• Collaborate effectively in multi‑disciplinary teams and communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse academic and industry stakeholders.
• Contribute to student supervision, mentoring, and the development of competitive research funding applications and collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct laboratory experiments and geochemical modelling to advance ex situ carbon mineralisation processes.
• Develop and refine methods for cation leaching, impurity removal, and carbonate precipitation from industrial waste materials.
• Operate, monitor and optimise the carbon mineralisation pilot plant, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable performance.
• Publish high‑impact research, present at conferences, and contribute to funding proposals and industry partnerships.
• Co‑supervise and mentor graduate and PhD students, supporting an inclusive research culture.

Skills

Research experience

Geochemical modelling

Lab management

Team collaboration

Science communication

Education

PhD in hydrogeochemistry/related

Tools

Geochemical modelling tools

Job description

The University of Melbourne is seeking a PhD-qualified researcher to lead experimental and modelling work in ex situ carbon mineralisation. You will operate and optimise a pioneering DAC‑MIN pilot plant, advancing laboratory experiments and geochemical modelling to deliver practical solutions for reducing carbon emissions.

You will publish in peer‑reviewed journals, present at conferences, and help secure competitive funding.