Principal Research Scientist Reservoir Engineering

• Be a key member of the Reservoir Engineering team within CSIRO Energy
• Contribute to, lead and facilitate collaborative research programs
• Create a dynamic career path in this exciting role

CSIRO is one of the world’s largest and most successful publicly funded research and development organisations. We are committed to outcome-focused research that will generate economic, environmental, and social benefits. We maximise the impact we deliver for Australia by focusing on solving its greatest challenges. As Australia’s national science and engineering agency our innovation and excellence places us in the top ten applied research agencies in the world. We’re the people behind Wi-Fi, soft contact lenses and the Hendra virus vaccine – and we’re Australia’s leading patent holder.

CSIRO’s Energy Business Unit is seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Principal Reservoir Engineer to join the Reservoir Engineering Team.

The Principal Research Scientist – Reservoir Engineering will bring fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and strategic vision to collectively shape the future of our research endeavours that support Australia’s decarbonisation objective and energy security.       

As a key member of the Reservoir Engineering Team, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your expertise relating to fluid transport and storage in porous media with a strong focus on laboratory-based research. You will also bring research experience specific to underground hydrogen storage processes and/or coal seam gas reservoirs.