Job Description

Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology / Sustainable Minerals Institute
n Full‐time fixed‐term position for up to 12 months
n Base salary will be in the range $85,372.89 - $113,659.72 + 17% super (Academic Level A)
n Based at University Mine - Indooroopilly

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About This Prospect

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Join the Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC), a globally recognised leader in mineral processing and geometallurgy research. This role is suited to an emerging researcher passionate about creating meaningful industry impact through innovative mineral processing solutions. Working within a collaborative, supportive and industry‐connected research environment, you will contribute to applied research that advances soft sensor development, process modelling, comminution and process control while building your research profile and professional network.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Maintain and develop expertise in mineral processing research.
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- Undertake independent and collaborative research projects.
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- Publish high‐quality research outputs and contribute to competitive funding applications.
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- Deliver experimental test work and support the development, validation and deployment of soft sensors and process models for industry applications.
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- Contribute to the supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students.
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- Support researcher development activities and assist in managing research support staff where required.
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- Demonstrate UQ values, participate in unit priorities and committees, contribute to administrative processes and support colleagues.
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- Build productive relationships with industry, government and professional partners.
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- Transfer knowledge,



adopt technology and progress research outcomes towards industry implementation and commercialisation opportunities.
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About You

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- Completion, or near completion, of a PhD in mineral processing, chemical engineering, metallurgy, mining engineering or a closely related discipline.
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- Applicants with a Master's degree and significant relevant industry experience will also be considered.
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- A growing research profile with evidence of quality research outputs and scholarly contributions.
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- Knowledge of the minerals value chain from exploration through to metal production.
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- Demonstrated experience developing and deploying process control solutions within the mineral processing industry.
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- Experience in developing soft sensors and process models for mineral processing applications.
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- Familiarity with applied process modelling tools such as JKSimMet, JKSimFloat, IES or similar.
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- Programming capability in Python, MATLAB, C++, VBA or similar languages.
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- Evidence of publication in reputable peer‐reviewed journals and presentations at conferences.
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- Demonstrated ability to contribute to research funding applications and industry‐engaged research activities.
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- Strong communication, collaboration, problem‐solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Benefits

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- Paid parental leave up to 26 weeks.
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- 17.5% annual leave loading.
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- Flexible working arrangements.
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- Access to world‐class facilities and equipment.
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- Grant writing support and research funding opportunities.
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- Career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
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Applicants must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment. Employer‐sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

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📌 Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Process Control, Soft Sensors and Automation in Mineral Processing (Queensland)
🏢 The University of Queensland
📍 Queensland