Job reference: 1210022
School of Earth and Planetary Sciences
An exciting opportunity exists for a Lecturer to play a significant role in enhancing the capacity of the Earth and Planetary Sciences.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to conduct independent high-impact research and quality teaching in the broad area of Environmental Earth Sciences, Earth's Surface Systems, or Biogeosciences. The appointee will be an expert in Earth Sciences, with a demonstrated track record of projects and publications in Environmental Earth Science. Additional desirable skills include a strong background either in renewable and sustainable Earth resources (for example, critical mineral exploration or carbon sequestration), or in groundwater and hydrogeology, environmental or sedimentary geochemistry, or in Earth Systems Science, including investigations across the boundaries between atmosphere-hydrosphere-crust- lithosphere.
The appointee will work with a team of researchers and postgraduate students and contribute actively to the dynamic intellectual environment of the Curtin Institute for Critical Geoscience, the Critical Minerals Trailblazer, and the School more broadly, which has an existing strong profile in environmental geoscience, organic and isotope geochemistry, and ocean science.
The appointee will develop their own research program and collaborate with researchers within the University and at other research institutions, and develop strong industry linkages on collaborative projects.
For more information on our school, please visit https: // www. curtin.edu.au/about/learning-teaching/science-engineering/school- of-earth-and-planetary-sciences/
Key duties and responsibilities include:
To be successful in this role, the academic is expected to be emerging as an outstanding researcher in their field who will enthusiastically and collaboratively contribute to the development and delivery of excellent undergraduate teaching and postgraduate supervision. The appointee expected to maintain and develop their scholarly and professional activities within the School, Faculty, and their profession or discipline.
About us
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and endless food options including a supermarket.
We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace, offering generous superannuation and salary packaging benefits. We are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.
For more information about our university, please visit www. curtin.edu.au
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Essential criteria
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Applications close: 6PM Australian Western Standard Time (AWST), Wednesday 12 June 2024 We are strongly encouraging women and minorities to apply for this role to help propel the discipline forward. Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.
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