Research Fellow, Carbon Mineralization
Core
Drive experimental and modelling research to advance ex situ carbon mineralisation technologies, operating and optimising a DAC-MIN pilot plant to reduce carbon emissions.
Role type
Research Fellow (Fixed-Term, 18 Months)
Builds
Ex situ carbon mineralisation processes and pilot plant operations
Domain
Climate change mitigation / Geochemistry / Chemical Engineering
Required skills
hydrogeochemistry, fluid–rock reactions, carbon mineralisation, geochemical modelling, cation leaching, impurity removal, carbonate precipitation, pilot plant operation, project management, laboratory management
Preferred skills
peer-reviewed publication record, multi-disciplinary collaboration, student supervision, competitive funding proposal development
Technologies
DAC-MIN pilot plant, geochemical modelling software
Responsibilities
Design and conduct laboratory experiments and geochemical modelling; Develop and refine methods for cation leaching, impurity removal, and carbonate precipitation; Operate, monitor and optimise the carbon mineralisation pilot plant; Publish high-impact research and present at conferences; Co-supervise graduate and PhD students
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
