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.
Research Opportunity: Build your research career at the School of Chemical Engineering and contribute to a research program.
About the Project:
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.
The project aims to de-risk high TRL technologies for retrofitting existing refineries, enabling significant emissions reductions, while also advancing the development of novel technologies for next-generation, net-zero refineries.
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.
This environment offers unique collaboration opportunities with local and international researchers and industry leaders.
You will work closely with experts in clean energy technologies and gain access to a diverse range of academic and industry insights.
Role Expectations: This role provides an exceptional opportunity to contribute to transformative advancements in heavy industry decarbonization, while building meaningful partnerships with key stakeholders in the alumina sector.
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 academic 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 academic settings.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team, interact effectively with colleagues and external collaborators.
Career Environment: The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace.
The size, breadth, and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government, and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence, and discovery.
We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge, and capability of all our staff.
Application Information:
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
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