Soil & Environmental Geochemistry Research Fellow

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

Job summary

RMIT University in Melbourne invites applications for a Research Fellow – Soil and Environmental Geochemistry. In this full-time, fixed-term 12-month position you will advance research in environmental geochemistry, supervise HDR students, and contribute to teaching up to 10%.

You will work in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering with Associate Professor Dane Lamb, lead field sampling, data collection, publications, and funding bids, while building industry and government

Qualifications

• Expertise in environmental mineralogy, soil chemistry and soil organic matter biogeochemistry.
• Knowledge of mineral–organic interactions and redox/catalytic processes.
• Experience supervising HDR candidates.
• Ability to build networks with industry and government.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality research independently and collaboratively.
• Manage projects within timelines and budgets.
• Undertake field sampling and data collection.
• Publish research findings and contribute to funding applications.
• Supervise higher degree by research candidates.
• Engage with industry and government partners.

Skills

Soil chemistry

Environmental mineralogy

Soil organic matter

Field sampling

HDR supervision

Education

PhD in Geochemistry

Tools

X-ray absorption spectroscopy

Soil microbiology

Job description

RMIT University in Melbourne invites applications for a Research Fellow – Soil and Environmental Geochemistry. In this full-time, fixed-term 12-month position you will advance research in environmental geochemistry, supervise HDR students, and contribute to teaching up to 10%.

You will work in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering with Associate Professor Dane Lamb, lead field sampling, data collection, publications, and funding bids, while building industry and government