Principal Research Fellow - Sustainable Minerals Institute

One of the UQ's eight research institutes, the Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) consists of some 240 staff and postgraduate students covering the areas of mining and geology, mineral processing, environment and rehabilitation, social responsibility, safety and risk, water and unconventional gas. SMI is industry-focused and consequently works with many leading global resources companies and many small-medium enterprises and suppliers. SMI interacts strongly with governments and the community.

The Institute recognises and values equity and diversity, and encourages applications from any individual who meets the requirements of this position irrespective of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, age or other protected attributes. SMI strives to provide an inclusive working environment, and along with the University is committed to supporting staff with family and caring responsibilities by providing policies, programs and initiatives to help balance work and family responsibilities.

Information about the Institute may be accessed on the Institute's website at http://www.uq.edu.au/smi.

The role

The role focuses on socio-economic and political impacts of resource extraction. The position will develop new projects in this area, including technical leadership of projects, project management and research student recruitment and supervision. Additionally, this position will contribute as chief investigator to research papers, as well as successfully secure competitive research funding from multiple sources. The position will provide expert advice and consultancy services to the mining sector and collaboration with a range of relevant experts within and outside UQ will be necessary to complement the expertise of the appointed person.

The person

The successful applicant will require a PhD qualification in a relevant discipline. You will have an established international reputation for quality and impact of work through publication or exhibition in internationally-recognised outlets, and have at least 10 years of experience and demonstrated expert knowledge in the area of the social impacts of mining. Significant experience in seeking and securing funding for short, medium and long-term projects/activities in a University or similar environment (e.g. in the public or private sector) will be highly regarded.

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.  

Remuneration

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years at Academic Research level D.  

The remuneration for Academic Level D will be in the range $135,909 - $149,731 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be $159,014 - $175,185 p.a.). 

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Professor Deanna Kemp on +61 7 3346 4204 or d.kemp@uq.edu.au

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.

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