Northern Star Professor of Metallurgy (Academic Leadership)

About the role

Curtin University invites applications for the Northern Star Professor of Metallurgy, a prestigious academic leadership appointment within the Western Australian School of Mines (WASM). Established through a partnership with Northern Star Resources, the role offers the chance to lead world‑class research, educational innovation and industry collaboration in a leading mining region.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across metallurgy and minerals processing, driving research excellence in pyrometallurgy, extractive metallurgy and related technologies.
• Lead major interdisciplinary research programmes addressing critical minerals, sustainable resource processing, decarbonisation and the future of metals production.
• Advance undergraduate and postgraduate curricula to align with emerging technologies, industry needs and international best practice.
• Mentor academic staff and research students, contributing to the long‑term growth and global reputation of WASM.

Required profile

• PhD in metallurgy, minerals processing, chemical engineering or a related discipline.
• International reputation in pyrometallurgy, extractive metallurgy and/or minerals processing.
• Distinguished record of high‑impact research, competitive funding success and industry collaboration.
• Experience leading major interdisciplinary research programmes and strategic partnerships.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, research supervision and academic leadership.

Required skills

• Pyrometallurgy
• Extractive metallurgy
• Minerals processing