Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $112,916-$128,026 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Fixed term (up to 24 months)

The Thermal Energy Group within The School of Engineering works across multiple projects in partnership supported by Australian Renewable Energy Agency and the Heavy Industry Low-Carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC). This is an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in renewable energy systems and heavy industry decarbonisation.

About the Role:

Mechanical/Chemical Engineer

• Requires a mechanical/chemical engineer or process metallurgist with a strong design and fabrication background to support design, construction and testing of a novel fluidised-bed reactor for hydrogen reduction of iron ore, including the core reactor and associated instrumentation and controls.
• Experience with computer-aided design, hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies and/or engineering project management techniques will be considered favourably.
• Position is supported with funding from ARENA project “De-risking large-scale Australian fine-ore hydrogen ironmaking” and HILTCRC project “Prevention of sticking in H2 fluidised bed DRI production”.

For further information please contact Associate Professor John Pye, E: john.pye@anu.edu.au. To find out more about our current research, please view our page Thermal Energy Group

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

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Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing relevant capabilities and experience for each selection criterion.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including current and previous supervisors). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate may be required to successfully complete a background check during the recruitment process.

Closing at: Nov 20 2024 at 23:55 AEDT