Research Associate

2 weeks ago

Perth, Australia Curtin University of Technology Full time

12-month fixed term, full time position available
- $80,552 - $105,008 (ALA1-ALA8) per annum, plus 17% superannuation.
- Work amongst a great team within an inspiring environment

**Job Reference: 766552**

**Your new role**
Working with world-class researchers at Curtin and industry leaders, you will develop an underground hydrogen storage strategy, which will enable industry to assess the potential and feasibility of underground hydrogen storage in their assets.

**Additionally, you will be responsible for**:

- Conducting hydrogen-conditioned aging experiments and geochemical modelling through geochemical solvers (e.g., PHREEQC or The Geochemist's Workbench®).
- Designing and conducting triaxial rock mechanical experiments together with micro-CT and/or synchrotron X-rays.
- Analysing images from micro-CT and synchrotron X-rays and calculating the displacement and strain fields (volumetric and shear strains) using the TomoWrap 2 open-source software or alternatives.
- Working within industry subsurface engineers and geologists to understand reservoir conditions and define and deliver hydrogen storage requirements.
- Independent reports and research articles writing.

This role requires an experienced and resourceful researcher with strong academia and industry acumen and the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy. This is an exciting blend of academic research and industry-oriented technical expertise.

**WASM: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering**
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, Curtin University ranked 1st in Australia and 2nd in the world for Mineral and Mining Engineering.

Located at the centre of one of the world’s largest and most diverse resources industries, the WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM: MECE) is a world-leading resources and associated industries institute of higher education, applied and fundamental research.

For more than 120 years, our School has produced global resources industry leaders. It has developed knowledge and technology that has underpinned the development of new industry sectors, successfully value-adding to raw materials and the industry’s social and environmental credentials, helping to ensure the industry’s successful navigation of both challenges and opportunities.

**About Curtin University**
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life.

**What we offer you**
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of benefits including competitive leave entitlements, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, health insurance, travel and much more.
- **Global Excellence**: Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings.
- **Adaptable Work Environment**: While our primary office is located at our Bentley Campus, we understand the importance of flexibility in today's work environment. Hybrid working arrangements are provided in accordance with business needs.
- **Salary Packaging**: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) and customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise.
- **Competitive Leave Entitlements**:Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Curtin University Leave (2 days), Study Leave, and Community Service Leave. Plus, you can request access to pro-rata Long Service Leave after 7 years of continuous service (academic staff).
- **Career and Development Opportunities**: In line with our 2030 Strategic Plan, Curtin is committed to providing an inspiring, rewarding, and meaningful experience for our staff -empowering them to lead, innovate and strive for excellence. We provide staff with career and development opportunities, including access to various online and in-person training and info-sessions.

**Join us**
To apply, please provide a cover letter, your CV and a separate document outlining the selection criteria below:
**Essential Criteria**
- A doctoral qualification in relevant discipline, or close to having your thesis conferred.
- Demonstrated competency in a range of qualitative and quantitative research tasks.
- Emerging research track record/potential to conduct quality research and contribute productively to research teams under supervision.
- Demonstrated hig

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