Research Fellow

1 week ago


North Ryde, Australia Macquarie University Full time

PRIMARY DETAIL
- Research Fellow A-C Levels, Salary $109,897 - $168,275
- Contributing to the development of the leaching process by assisting project members in necessary laboratory investigations.
- North Ryde location; Full time, 3 year fixed term role

We have an excellent opportunity for two Research Fellows/Senior Research Fellows, to join the research team at the School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University to work on a project to develop a method for upcycling steelmaking slag for recovery of valuable components through the separation of iron, calcium and phosphorous rich phases using dissolution in weak acid followed by fractional crystallisation.

These positions will join the team at the School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University to work on a project to develop a method for upcycling steelmaking slag for recovery of valuable components through the separation of iron, calcium and phosphorous rich phases using dissolution in weak acid followed by fractional crystallisation.
- Duties will include:_
- Contributing to the development of the leaching process by assisting project members in necessary laboratory investigations.
- Design technological process based on the laboratory investigations.
- Taking a lead in the collection and interpretation of physical data from laboratory and national facilities as necessary.
- Upcycling of steelmaking slag for material reuse project between Macquarie University, University of Queensland, Hammersley Iron and ARENA.

In consultation with the project partners: developing and executing a project plan, communicating, and coordinating with project partners through regular project meetings and contributing to appropriate reports and other documentation when required. Maintaining appropriate project records and acquiring and curating necessary data.

Essential Criteria:- Experience of working collaboratively in a laboratory environment.- Experience of use of physical measurement devices in both laboratory and national facility environments.- Desirable: Experience of working closely with industrial partners on close to market research projects.

The positions will be at the A-C level, depending on experience and will be available for three years.

Salary package Level A, B or C commensurate with experience from $109,897 to $168,275 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation and annual leave loading.

Enquiries: Professor Vladimir Strezov at

Applications Close: Monday, 20th of January 2025 at 11:59pm (AEST).

Applications Close:
20/01/2025 11:59 PM

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