Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow As you may be aware, UQ Jobs was temporarily taken offline due to a data security breach at PageUp – our third party recruitment platform. PageUp’s security consultants have confirmed that they have not identified any further threats and that PageUp is safe to use. Based on the outcome of that investigation and additional security improvements by PageUp to guard against similar incidents in the future, UQ is satisfied with the security of the system and has reinstated access to UQ Jobs. As a safety measure, UQ requested a reset of all user passwords. In order to protect your personal account details, the next time you login to UQ Jobs, you will be prompted to set a new password. As good practice, UQ recommends that you do not re-use passwords, or use the same password across multiple systems. More information about the data breach can be found on the PageUp website. Job no:504781 Area:Sustainable Minerals Institute Salary (FTE):Academic Research Level A4 ($81,545.80 - $87,535.13) Work type:Full Time - Fixed Term Location: St Lucia, Brisbane Sustainable Minerals Institute One of the UQ’s eight research institutes, the Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) consists of some 240 staff and postgraduate students covering the areas of mining and geology, mineral processing, environment and rehabilitation, social responsibility, safety and risk, water and unconventional gas. SMI is industry-focused and consequently works with many leading global resources companies and many small-medium enterprises and suppliers. SMI interacts strongly with governments and community. The Institute recognises and values equity and diversity, and encourages applications from any individual who meets the requirements of this position irrespective of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, age or other protected attributes. SMI strives to provide an inclusive working environment, and along with the University is committed to supporting staff with family and caring responsibilities by providing policies, programs and initiatives to help balance work and family responsibilities. Information about the Institute may be accessed on the Institute's web site at http://www.uq.edu.au/smi. The program “Ecological Engineering of Mine Wastes” (EEMW) is one of the core programs within The Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation (CMLR), which is one of the research centres within the Environment Centre pair within SMI. The CMLR collaboratively engages in a broad spectrum of environmental research and education activities for the mining and mineral processing industries and associated government departments, at both national and international levels. The EEMW is a multidisciplinary program composed of key topic areas of environmental mineralogy, environmental molecular microbiology and rhizosphere biology, eco-engineered bioweathering and soil formation, and biogeochemistry of soil-plant systems, which collectively form the key aspects of ecological engineering technologies for sustainable rehabilitation of tailings and bauxite residues. The successful applicant is expected to develop/provide leadership in the area of environmental mineralogy and actively participate in postgraduate training. This program is well positioned with strong and close collaborations with world-learding researchers within University of Queensland and Australian universities and strong industry enagagement and financial support of leading mining companies (e.g., Rio Tinto). Further information on the CMLR may be accessed via http://www.cmlr.uq.edu.au. The role The successful applicant is expected to undertake high quality research in the topic area of environmental mineralogy, chemistry and functional materials in tailings. In particular, this position will be closely working with the industry-funded research projects to develop eco-engineering technologies for rehabilitation of bauxite residues. The person is expected to develop expertise in mineralogical characterization, modelling of solid-solution interfaces and elemental speciation, and physical structure analysis. The person is expected to lead publications of new discoveries and actively participate in developing new research proposals. At level B, the person may take the leading role in postgraduated supervision. The person Applicants must have a PhD in Chemical Engineering with experience in solid-solution phase modelling and working with mine wastes (such as tailings). You should also have a strong desire to develop a successful and highly-productive research career in “Ecological Engineering of Mine Wastes”, with good experience using advanced microscopic/microspectroscopic instruments and chemical/geochemical modelling packages. The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University’s Diversity and Inclusion webpage (https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support. This role is a full-time position; however flexible working arrangements may be negotiated. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to the contact person listed in the job advertisement. Remuneration This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 3 years at Academic level A or B (Level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications, experience and academic achievements). The remuneration package will be in the range $81,545 - $109,419 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $95,408 - $128,020 p.a.). Enquiries To discuss this role please contact Associate Professor Longbin Huang on +61 7 33463130 or email [email protected]. To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses. Advertised: 17 Jul 2018 Applications close: 31 Jul 2018 (11:55 PM) E. Australia Standard Time