• Utilise your expertise and experience in characterisation using XAS (Synchrotron technique), XRD, XPS, Raman and electrochemistry
• Be part of exciting research project - ARC LP 160101760 (2018- 2021)
• Report directly to Professor Miao Chen
• Remuneration at Academic Level A with competitive salary packaging + 17% superannuation

Position Summary

As an experience Research Assistant, you will conduct research activities with the aim of meeting Universitys research strategy. You will work independently to further advance your skills and experience in identifying the key physical & chemical conditions for refractory gold and copper recovery.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Carry-out research experiment on understanding the arsenic bearing mineral leaching mechanism and developing arsenic fixation strategy.
• Conduct solution chemistry analysis and material characterization, including: XRD, Raman, synchrotron based technology like XAS and XCT, surface chemistry (XPS), and electrochemistry.
• Carry-out research/scholarly activities under limited supervision both independently or as a member of a team, including publishing and presenting research outputs at conferences and research forums and contributing to external research funding submissions.
• Conduct, assist and provide high quality research in developing excellent research strategy according to the aims and objectives of University.
• Contribute 10% of your time to supervise and mentor undergraduate students

Skills and Experience Required

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or commensurate experience in related areas with PhD thesis in one or more areas of hydrometallurgy, mineralogy, physical chemistry material science, environmental chemistry or chemical engineering
• Demonstrated experience and in-depth expertise in particularly in sulphide mineral leaching, mineral characterisation, Synchrotron XAS, XPS, XCT and other related characterisation techniques like Raman and electrochemistry
• Proven track record of published research work in reputable journals, conference and technical report
• Possess an excellent record and recognition in generating funding/grants for projects with active liaison with industry and government
• Strong verbal communication and written skills
• Demonstrate the ability to problem-solving on complex situations and the ability to conceptualise ideas to produce results
• Passion and ability to build strong relationships across all levels of professional staff within the organisation.

Culture

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices

Our Organisation

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

• RMIT has placed 10th in the 2019 Randstad Employer Brand Research Awards, up five spots from 2018.
• We were named as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency in 2019.
• We achieved Gold Employer status for LGBTIQ inclusion in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) in 2018 and now in 2019.
• We were recognised as a top five employer in 2018 for workplace accessibility with the Australian Network on Disability.
• Exceeding our targets in our Reconciliation Action Plan for Bundyi Girri - an important step in our reconciliation journey.

The School of Science provides over 45 bachelor and postgraduate programs, and undertakes world class research across the disciplines of Biosciences and Food Technology, Chemistry and Environmental Science, Physics, Mathematical Sciences, Geospatial Sciences and Computer Science (Information Technology and Software Engineering).

One of RMIT's top-performing research schools, we deliver research that addresses the 'real life questions' essential to Australia's innovation agenda. Our high-quality teaching programs inspire students to pursue careers in a range of industries including biotechnology, health, materials technology, food, geospatial and surveying, environmental science, banking and commerce, as well as computing and IT roles and research and development across a wide range of areas. The School has staff, students and facilities on both the City and Bundoora campuses, has 300 staff, 327 higher degree research students, 3347 coursework students and an annual budget of $120 million.

Details relating to the School can be found at www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/science/

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Be part of RMITs academic life and attend various events and workshops
• Access to RMIT staff gym (including free Yoga and Pilates classes)
• MYKI pass discount
• Additional annual leave

To find out more, please visit our website: RMIT Employee Benefits

To Apply

For further information, please contact Professor Miao Chen at miao.chen@rmit.edu.au . Alternatively, for further information, please click on the position description attached below:

Applications close on Wednesday 7th August 2019

Applicants are requested to upload an updated resume and a cover letter of not more than two pages highlighting the suitability for this position and your achievements. Applicants are requested to separately address the key selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.

This role will require satisfactory confirmation of a Working with Children Check.

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to be a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

RMIT was named as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in 2018 based on significant progress made in 2017, and Gold Employer status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) in recognition of our commitment to celebrating the diverse genders, sexes and sexualities.