Classification:Academic Level A
Salary package:$91,546 - $114,906 per annum plus 17 % superannuation
Term:Full time, Fixed Term (up to 3 years)
Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD and PEWER - Academic Level A_RSES.pdf
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The Position
This is a three-year, research-intensive Postdoctoral Fellow appointment supported by an ANU–BHP collaborative project. The appointee will conduct experimental and analytical research on salt melts in iron oxide copper-gold systems. The appointee will contribute primarily to research, with minor service, laboratory and project responsibilities, and may assist with research student supervision where relevant. The appointment is expected to commence in ****, subject to the final employment arrangements.
The Person
The Postdoctoral Fellow will be a member of the Research School of Earth Sciences and will work under the supervision of the project lead, Dr Michael Anenburg. The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute cooperatively to the intellectual and laboratory life of the School and will work closely with ANU researchers, technical staff and BHP collaborators. A successful candidate will have extensive knowledge in experimental petrology methods including 1-atm gas mixing furnaces, piston cylinder apparatuses, and other similar techniques. Demonstrated experience in mineralogical microanalytical techniques (e.g., SEM-EDS, EPMA-WDS, LA-ICP-MS, FTIR) is required.
The School
The Research School of Earth Sciences is a leading centre of Earth sciences research in Australia. Its researchers combine experimental,



analytical and field-based approaches to understand Earth processes and address challenges in mineral resources and sustainable resource development.
The College
The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the following disciplines: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Medicine and Psychology, and Medical Research. It is also home to various cross-disciplinary and specialist institutes and centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver research-led education programs spanning the entire breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and world-class facilities.
For further information please contact, Michael Anenburg, E: ****** .
ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here . For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.
Application information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:
A statement addressing the selection criteria (up to 2 pages).
A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
Optional cover letter (up to 1 page).

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.
Please note:The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedureand theNational Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence .
Closing date: Sunday, 8 November ****, 11:55PM (Canberra Time)

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