Job Reference: 1227156
Are you a PhD-qualified Research Fellow, Engineer, Geophysicist, or Physicist passionate about cutting-edge technology? Join our multidisciplinary team to advance subsurface sensing technologies crucial for discovering critical minerals. Contribute to the global energy transition and work with state-of- the-art tools like quantum sensing and machine learning.
Join us in shaping the future of geo-sensing for critical minerals discovery and mining.
About the role We are seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to join our team for our Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer project. This project will focus on the rapid development of advanced geo-sensing technologies. The successful candidate will work on integration of seismic and electromagnetic technologies to generate data to feed advanced inversion and machine learning methods for discovery and definition of critical minerals.
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What we offer you
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
Your new team The School of Earth and Planetary Sciences consolidates development of subsurface geoscience sensing technologies, geology, advanced analytical techniques, geophysics, marine science, planetary sciences and more to provide world-class research and training. The school completes research into the past, present and future of our planet and solar system.
Curtin has been recognised by the latest Excellence in Research for Australia assessment, where we received the highest possible ranking in geology and geochemistry. With an impressive suite of laboratories, field equipment and expertise, and a range of funding from academic and industry sources, we undertake research projects all over the world.
Curtin University has established itself among the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2024 and QS World University Rankings 2021) and geophysics at Curtin is consistently ranked in the Global Top 50 (QS ranking by subject).
For more information on our school, please visit: https: // www. curtin.edu.au/about/learning-teaching/science-engineering/school- of-earth-and-planetary-sciences/
About Curtin University and our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Qe are passionate about fostering an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment in which all people feel respected, valued and safe. Curtin is dedicated to promoting gender equity and inclusivity in all areas. We are proud of our achievements to date and recognise that there is that there is more to do to improve employment outcomes for women, particularly in STEMM disciplines.
As an Athena SWAN accredited institution, we celebrate diversity and actively work to advance the representation of women in STEMM areas and empower individuals so they can thrive in their careers through a range of supportive initiatives, including leadership training, mentorship for early career progression and promotion, networking opportunities, and other professional development resources.
Additionally, we offer staff a competitive remuneration and benefits package, including but not limited to:
We believe that diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive excellence, and we encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of STEMM together and making tomorrow better.
To find out more about our comprehensive diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives, please visit https: // www. curtin.edu.au/about/values-vision- strategy/diversity-equity/gender-equity-and-inclusion/
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Applications close: Monday, 27 January 2025. Late applications will not be accepted, and only successful applicants will be contacted. Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.