Soil & Environmental Geochemistry Research Fellow

rmit; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

RMIT University in Melbourne seeks a researcher to advance soil and environmental geochemistry within the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering. You will plan and deliver high-quality research, manage projects, conduct field sampling, and publish findings while supervising HDR candidates and building industry links.

You will collaborate across campuses, contribute to 10% teaching activities, and engage with partners to translate成果 into impact.

Qualifications

• Mandatory PhD in Geochemistry, Soil Science or Environmental Engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in environmental mineralogy, soil chemistry and soil organic matter biogeochemistry.
• Experience with field sampling, data collection, and publishing research findings.
• Ability to supervise HDR candidates and develop industry partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality research independently and collaboratively.
• Manage projects, timelines and budgets; supervise HDR candidates.
• Publish research findings and contribute to funding applications.
• Engage with industry and government partners; contribute to teaching activities.

Skills

Environmental mineralogy

Soil chemistry

Soil organic matter biogeochemistry

X-ray absorption spectroscopy

Soil microbiology

HDR supervision

Industry/government networking

Teamwork and communication

Education

PhD in Geochemistry, Soil Science or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Field sampling

Research project management

Job description

RMIT University in Melbourne seeks a researcher to advance soil and environmental geochemistry within the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering. You will plan and deliver high-quality research, manage projects, conduct field sampling, and publish findings while supervising HDR candidates and building industry links.

You will collaborate across campuses, contribute to 10% teaching activities, and engage with partners to translate成果 into impact.