Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
Research Field: Chemistry Engineering
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3)
Country: Australia
Application Deadline: 12 Jan 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Other
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description Salary: (Level A) $98,574 - $105,611 or (Level B) $111,031 – $131,335 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Contract Duration: A full-time, fixed term position available for 24 months.
Project Overview: Join an innovative project funded through the HILT CRC, focusing on transforming the Australian heavy industry, particularly alumina production. The Alumina Refineries' Next Generation Transition (AlumiNEXT) Project seeks to address immediate and long-term challenges in alumina refinery operations.
Key Areas of Focus: Developing process models for refinery-specific evaluations of low-carbon heat supply to calciners and the Bayer process. Designing novel steam integration strategies to recover and reuse steam or waste heat currently vented or lost. Exploring technologies and pathways for emissions mitigation and promoting a circular economy. About the Workplace: You will be part of a dynamic and multi-institutional team, offering unique collaboration opportunities with local and international researchers and industry leaders.
To be successful you will need: Level A: A PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline. Experience in modelling and conducting economic analyses of mineral processing and/or thermo-chemical processes. Experience and demonstrated competence in process and system simulation, as well as in developing mathematical models for physical systems. Strong technical writing skills for high quality scientific journals, as well as verbal communication skills suited to academia settings. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team, interact effectively with colleagues and external collaborators. Level B: A PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline. Demonstrated experience in modelling and conducting economic analyses of mineral processing and/or thermo-chemical processes. Demonstrated experience and competence in process and system simulation, as well as in developing mathematical models for physical systems. Strong technical writing skills for high quality scientific journals, as well as verbal communication skills suited to academia settings. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team, interact effectively with colleagues and external collaborators. Application Process: Applications close 11:55pm, 12th of January 2025.
Contact Information: For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Dr Woei Saw
Associate Professor, School of Chemical Engineering
P: +61 (8) 8313 1182
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The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.
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