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Senior Research Scientist - Ore Enrichment Technologies
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The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Research Scientist, with a background in minerals processing, to join our dynamic Ore Enrichment Technologies (OET) team within CSIRO Mineral Resources business unit!
The Ore Extraction Technologies (OET) team has unique capabilities that are critical to the optimisation of ore recovery through the various mechanical separation techniques using physical characteristics size, density, and electro-magnetic responses. The team currently has number of research projects that focus on multi-use technologies that can be applied in other mineral domains. Other strategic minerals research is also being undertaken to match industry requirements with team expertise and capability. Contributing significantly to CSIRO’s Sustainable Mining Technologies strategic transition to the wider mining environment, this role will encompass minerals other than coal, and will play a leading role in broadening the capability to focus on iron ore and critical energy minerals.
In this role, you will have key responsibilities in project management, new project development and assisting the team leader in the management of the team. You will bring your scientific expertise to support the investigations into work in dewatering, tailings re-use and reduction, iron ore processing optimisation (dry processing), ultra-low ash value coal cleaning for carbon feedstock (carbon ore), and mineral sands processing.
This will be an exciting opportunity for you to join a well-connected group of research & industry specialists, and CSIRO will offer you excellent career development and professional support!
Your duties will include:
Location: Pullenvale (Brisbane), QLD
Salary: AU$117K – AU$138K pa + up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified Term of 3 years
Reference: 84839
To be considered you will need:
For full details about this role please review the Position Description.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be an Australian/New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
Flexible Working Arrangements
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About CSIRO
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How to Apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
Applications Close
24 July 2022, 11:00pm AEST