Environmental Research Scientist - Rehabilitation

Shape Your WorldAt Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.About the RoleIn support of continuous improvement in Mining and Alcoa's environmental performance, we have a unique opportunity for a suitably qualified Environmental Research Scientist to join the team that are driving improvements in rehabilitation processes and practices.Reporting to the Environmental Research Superintendent, you will be working with a close-knit team of scientists based at Alcoa's Huntly Central location and contributing to improving plant and soil aspects of rehabilitation performance. The key aspects of the role will include:Designing, implementing, monitoring, analysing and writing up field trials to improve plant recruitment and survival in rehabilitation, e.g. fencing, irrigation, ripping, and topsoil management.Investigating plant health to understand and overcome limitations to plant survival.Undertaking soil testing and analysis.Communicating results to internal and external stakeholders.Liaising with external research scientists to facilitate site access and field trials.Supervising higher degree by research students.What's on offerCareer development opportunities to pursue your passionPerformance related bonus (variable)Enjoy additional time off with a monthly Leisure Day16 weeks paid primary parental leave schemePaid annual volunteering hoursSocial and diversity focused engagement opportunitiesWhat you can bring to the rolePhD in restoration ecology, land rehabilitation, soil science or ecohydrology.Research experience post-PhD studies with exposure to soil testing.Capable in installing and monitoring large-scale field trials with minimum supervision.An analytical mind that can solve complex datasets using appropriate statistical methods.Skilled in publishing papers in peer reviewed journals.Previous experience in mining rehabilitation, knowledge of the WA flora and GIS will be considered desirable.Application Closing DateSunday, 5 May 2024