Project Scientist - Critical Minerals

• Join the CSIRO Mineral Processing Program and be a part of a large R&D project on the production of high-purity alumina
• Work in a world class research facility
• Full time or part time (0.8 FTE) opportunity | 2 year fixed contract

CSIRO Mineral Resources (CMR) is one of the largest minerals R&D groups in the world, with ~350 employees, and has a proud track record of supporting industrial innovation across the minerals value chain.

CMR’s Processing Program is one of the largest mineral processing R&D programs in the world, with ~100 employees, and a long and proud history of undertaking world class R&D with a very strong focus on industrial innovation via technological commercialisation.

As a Project Scientist, you will deliver into laboratory and pilot-scale research being undertaken in the Critical Minerals space. You will support the research and development of novel IP to help unlock Australian deposits and enable the production of battery-grade materials at commercial scale.  As part of a flexible and dynamic work force, the successful candidate will support different research areas as and when required. 

Applications are invited across two levels, the appointment level will be determined by the qualifications, skills and relevant experience of the successful candidate.