HILT CRC Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Hydrogen in Heavy Industry - School of Mechanical Engineering

(Level B) $102,952 – $121,759 or (Level C) $125,537 – $144,368 per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation applies

Fixed term position for 3 years

The University of Adelaide is seeking a research active academic as a HILT CRC Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Level B/C) – Hydrogen in Heavy Industry, a role that encompasses research, teaching and student supervision.

The candidate will be a dynamic academic with demonstrated expertise in the field of mechanical engineering or a related discipline, with an interest in working in applications of hydrogen in the beneficiation and thermal processing of ores, spanning thermal comminution, reaction engineering and burner design, having detailed knowledge and high-level skills in both Computational Fluid Dynamics and experimental techniques. The candidate will conduct research investigating potential pathways to net-zero emissions in the beneficiation of iron/ore, copper/nickel, and other relevant processes. Detailed knowledge of technology pathways to hydrogen production and the opportunities and limitations of utilising hydrogen in industrial processes, including methods to lower NOx emissions. Detailed knowledge of high temperature solar thermal technology will also be an advantage. It is expected that the research will be conducted in collaboration with existing industry partners, so the anticipated research outcomes will be of both a high academic standard and be commercially relevant.

As a key academic partner of the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC), you will contribute to, develop and lead research projects focussed on developing technologies and methods to enable our heavy industry sector to compete in the low-carbon global economy for carbon-neutral materials such as ‘green’ iron, alumina, cement and other processed minerals. You will collaborate with HILT CRC industry partners and researchers from the University of Adelaide and externally to develop funding proposals for projects with HILT CRC, Australian Renewable Energy Agency and other agencies dedicated to a clean energy future. Established relationships with these industry partners, and in working in such collaborative research programs, will be an advantage.

Using your excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills you will be expected to develop multi-disciplinary research activities across the University and internationally. Experience in working with teams in a wide range of different projects is important.

The ability to teach courses of relevance to the School of Mechanical Engineering’s programs, in particular advanced courses in thermo-fluids, combustion and energy applications, is essential. You will also possess the ability to supervise and motivate students at all levels in research and to encourage their intellectual development and career aspirations.

Collaboration with key stakeholders internally and external to the University is an important component of the role and you will be expected to achieve key outcomes on a multidisciplinary scale within the School, across the university community and with external partners in industry and government. Leveraging your mechanical engineering expertise, you will bring with you established industry connections and use these to build partnerships and collaborations to advance the low-carbon transition within heavy industry through research, teaching and supervision.

To be successful you will need:

• A Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• A commitment to excellence in teaching and ability to teach courses relevant to the School of Mechanical Engineering's programs (see https://www.adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines/ug/mech-eng/), in particular advanced courses in thermo-fluids, combustion and energy applications.
•  A demonstrated track record in hydrogen utilisation in industrial processes and on the development of novel technologies with strong potential to contribute to the path to net-zero emissions in the processing of iron-ore, copper/nickel, and other relevant commodities.
• High-level skills in both Computational Fluid Dynamics and experimental techniques, with an outstanding publication record in these fields, commensurate with career opportunity.
• Commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, and ability to contribute to the diversity of the School community.

The University offers a great range of benefits such as salary packaging, research support schemes and a range of flexible work arrangements. Apply now to be part of this unique and exciting opportunity.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

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Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance. 

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If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the link below to view the selection criteria, and apply for this opportunity.

https://careers.adelaide.edu.au/cw/en/job/510700/hilt-lecturersenior-lecturer-bc-hydrogen-in-heavy-industry-school-of-mechanical-engineering

Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55 pm, Monday 7 November.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Professor Anthony Zander
Head, School of Mechanical Engineering
P: +61 (8) 8313 5461
E: anthony.zander@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full selection criteria document below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.