Postdoctoral Fellow – Salt Melts in Iron Oxide Copper-Gold Systems

About the role

The Australian National University offers a three-year, research-intensive Postdoctoral Fellowship supported by an ANU-BHP collaborative project. The appointee will conduct experimental and analytical research on salt melts in iron oxide copper-gold systems, working in the Research School of Earth Sciences under the supervision of Dr Michael Anenburg. The appointment is expected to start in 2027, subject to final employment arrangements.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct experimental and analytical research on salt melts in iron oxide copper-gold systems.
• Contribute primarily to research, with minor service, laboratory and project responsibilities.
• May assist with research student supervision where relevant.
• Work cooperatively with ANU researchers, technical staff and BHP collaborators.

Required profile

• Extensive knowledge of experimental petrology methods, including 1-atm gas mixing furnaces, piston cylinder apparatuses and similar techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in mineralogical microanalytical techniques such as SEM-EDS, EPMA-WDS, LA-ICP-MS and FTIR.
• Right to live and work in Australia; mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks apply.

What we offer

• Salary package of $91,546 to $114,906 per annum plus 17% superannuation.
• Fixed-term full-time appointment of up to 3 years.

To apply, candidates must submit a statement addressing the selection criteria (up to 2 pages) and a CV with at least three referees; an optional cover letter is accepted. Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered.