Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Earth Science, Geochemistry

• School of Earth and Environmental Sciences

• Academic Level A

• Full-Time, Fixed-Term Position for 12 Months

• Closing Date: 25 October 2022 (R-16980)

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to optimise in situ Sr-isotope analysis on a variety of magmatic minerals via laser ablation multi-collector ICP-MS to investigate magmatic processes leading to accumulation of critical minerals.

Please see the Position Description (Postdoctoral Research Fellow) for further information.

About You

• Completion or near completion of a PhD in Earth Sciences, with demonstrated expertise in geochemistry, and the ability to work independently preparing and analysing samples and interpreting geochemical data.

• Sound knowledge and understanding of igneous geochemistry research, with the ability to prepare and analyse geological samples and process geochemical data.

• Interest in high-resolution geochemistry of magmatic minerals and willingness to develop geochemical protocols for isotope analysis via LA-MC-ICP-MS.

• Experience in in-situ geochemical analysis, data reduction and interpretation.

• Experience in laser ablation mass spectrometry and in the use of computer applications in geochemistry, and particularly laser ablation mass spectrometry data reduction (e.g., Iolite) is highly desirable.

• Experience in multi-collector mass spectrometry (MC-ICP-MS) is desirable.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience in publication of scientific papers.

• Ability to work both collaboratively with colleagues as part of a research team and work independently to prioritise and meet deadlines.

• An emerging profile in research in the discipline area.

• Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.

What We Can Offer 

This is a full-time, fixed-term position for up to 12 months at Academic Level A, with a possibility of extension upon funding availability.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $72,144.35 to $96,530.67 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $84,408.89 to $112,940.88 per annum. 

For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ and review The University of Queensland's Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018 - 2021 . 

Questions? 

To discuss this role please contact Teresa Ubide at [email protected] .

For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject line. 
 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box labelled ‘resume’, which is step one of the application form.

  
To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline or will not be accepted. 
 

Please note that should you be shortlisted, interviews have will take place mid-November.

The University of Queensland is committed to ensuring all candidates are provided with the opportunity to attend the panel interviews. For those candidates who are unable to attend in person, video interview options will be available.     

Other Information 

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment. 

Background Checks

All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. 
 

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected] . 

If you are a current employee of the University, or hold an unpaid or affiliate appointment with the University, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board