Postdoctoral Research Fellow - hydrological and water resources assessments in mines and mine regio

The Centre for Water in the Minerals Industry (CWiMI) forms part of the Environment Centres within The Sustainable Minerals Institute and conducts research towards achieving sustainable water management in the mining industry. We aim to develop key technologies for the measurement, monitoring and modelling of water in the context of mine operations, their surrounding environments and regional communities.

Information about CWiMi may be accessed on the Centre web site at http://www.cwimi.uq.edu.au/#.

This position will primarily work within the Regional Water and Land Resources Group within the Centre for Water in the Minerals Industry (CWiMI). The Group conducts research and training on water and land management from site to regional scales, covering four areas of research; Mine site hydrology and landscapes, Regional water and land resources, Water accounting and reporting and Regional planning tools.

Research methods include: laboratory work, field monitoring, applying remote sensed data sets, developing and testing new statistical and simulation models and GIS tools, applying and improving existing models, and desktop reviews. We emphasise the importance of national and international collaboration and engagement, currently focussing on Chile, Colombia, Philippines and Canada, as well as Australia.

The role

This Postdoctoral Research Fellow position will focus on hydrological and water resources assessments in mines and mine regions. The role will include developing and applying numerical models, managing field work and engaging with a range of clients and other stakeholders. The role will include assisting with developing new project proposals and project management, as well as delivering existing projects, and academic supervision of undergraduate, MPhil and PhD research projects.

The person

Applicants should possess a PhD in hydrology or water engineering, and experience in the use of numerical models including water balances of complex systems. An ability to communicate in speech and writing in formal scientific/technical and informal forums is essential. As well as a proven ability to publish in high quality academic journals, the candidate must be able to successfully deliver projects to clients.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University’s Diversity and Inclusion webpage (https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.

Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to the contact person listed in the job advertisement.

Remuneration

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment at Academic Research level A for 2 years. The remuneration package will be in the range $75,557 - $87,535 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $88,401 - $102,416 p.a.).

Position Description

 504091_3010988_Postdoctoral Research Fellow.pdf

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Professor Neil McIntyre on +61 7 334 64038 or email n.mcintyre@uq.edu.au

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