Research Fellow

Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $112,916 - $128,026 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Fixed term (up to 24 months)

The Thermal Energy Group within the School of Engineering works across multiple projects in partnership supported by Australian Renewable Energy Agency and the Heavy Industry Low-Carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC). This is an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in renewable energy systems and heavy industry decarbonisation.

 About the Role:

Materials Scientist/Chemist/Metallurgist:

• Requires a person with a strong materials science/chemistry background to analyse hydrogen reduction a range of iron ore samples using a range of equipment spanning tube furnaces, thermogravimetric analysis/differential scanning calorimetry (TGA)/DSC and lab-scale fluidised bed reactors, with mass spectrometry (MS) or gas chromatography (GC) plus scanning electron microscopy (SEM)/energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and XRay diffraction (XRD) analysis to determine reaction products and by-products and their morphology. Using the data gathered, the appointee will then develop kinetic models of the process that are applicable, so far as possible, over a wide range of temperatures and raw material compositional variations.
• Experience with other applicable characterisation techniques, such as electron back-scattered diffraction (EBSD), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) or titrations, or potentially others, will be considered favourably.
• Position is supported with funding from ARENA project “De-risking large-scale Australian fine-ore hydrogen ironmaking” and HILTCRC project “Prevention of sticking in H2 fluidised bed DRI production”.

For further information please contact Associate Professor John Pye, E: john.pye@anu.edu.au. To find out more about our current research, please view our page Thermal Energy Group

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Application information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing relevant capabilities and experience for each selection criterion.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including current and previous supervisors). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate may be required to successfully complete a background check during the recruitment process.