Lecturer (B) - Critical Minerals Geoscience

**Lecturer in Critical Minerals Geoscience (Level B) $111,030 - $131,335 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.**

**School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences**

**Continuing Level B position**

The University of Adelaide is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming and supporting all staff and students, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, ability, or sexuality. The University of Adelaide believes strongly in equal opportunity for women and has a long history of championing rights for women in higher education, being the first Australian university to admit women to academic courses in 1881.

Earth Sciences at The University of Adelaide has a renowned teaching program from undergraduate to postgraduate levels, built on a foundation of hands-on teaching practices. The program includes a high-quality analytical, field and digital based curriculum reflecting the department’s excellence in research in geology, geophysics, palaeontology and earth resources.

Earth Science at The University of Adelaide has been consistently ranked well above world class in the Excellence in Research for Australia national audits. Earth Sciences has major research strengths in critical minerals geology, crustal processes and tectonics, and biogeochemical earth systems. These research strengths are underpinned by an extensive portfolio of world-class analytical and computational facilities and laboratories that support a vibrant postgraduate research community, and research partnerships spanning academia, government and the resources industry.

**To be successful you will need**:

- PhD or equivalent degree in Earth Sciences.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching undergraduate-level Earth Science or related discipline; in classroom, laboratory, field environments and virtually.
- Demonstrated research excellence and interest in geoscience applied to critical mineral ore systems, including a publication record in highly regarded scientific journals.
- A track record of successful engagement and research collaboration with industry and/or government institutions.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in addition to working effectively as a member of a research team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, organisational skills and ability to forge collaborative relationships and engage others.

**Enjoy an outstanding 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.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. The cutting-edge nature of our work — not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour — provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our core values are honesty, respect, fairness, discovery and excellence. Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity. We are firm believers that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills of our staff.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

**Your faculty's broader role**

The Faculty of Sciences is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research in: agriculture; food and wine; animal and veterinary sciences; biological sciences; and physical sciences. It develops future science leaders, and actively partners with innovative industries to solve scientific problems of global significance.

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**How to Apply**

Please submit your:

- cover letter
- curriculum vitae
- statement of research interests
- statement addressing the selection criteria as listed in the Selection Criteria document.

**Applications close Monday 14th October 2024**

**For further information**

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact:
Associate Professor Rosalind King, Discipline Lead for Earth Sciences
School of Physics, Chemistry & Earth Sciences
P: +61 (8) 8313 5844

Professor Christopher Sumby, Head of School
School of Physics, Chemistry & Earth Sciences

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**_ The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply._**

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