The Position:

The Hydraulic Fracture group, which is part of CSIRO Earth Science and Resource Engineering is seeking to appoint a Senior Research Scientist to join our world class research team. Working closely with international researchers and industry, CSIRO is pioneering new hydraulic fracturing applications for mining, geothermal and unconventional reservoirs.

The ideal candidate will utilise a range of investigative approaches including laboratory and field experimentation, numerical modelling, and analytical methods in order to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of hydraulic fracturing with an emphasis on applications in coal seam and shale gas stimulation, Engineered/Enhanced Geothermal Systems, and novel mining methods. Simultaneously, you will develop your management skills, with a view to leading a team of researchers.

Specifically you will:

• Applying laboratory, numerical, and analytical methods to produce rigorous and useful research outcomes
• Collaborating with both external and CSIRO partners in the deployment of new technology and securing ongoing research funds
• Communicating of research results via presentations, peer-reviewed journal and conference papers, and client reports
• Provide scientific or engineering leadership to colleagues and students and coordinate, allocate and manage resources (people, equipment, facilities, and funds).

Location:   Clayton VIC
Salary:      AUD$127K - AUD$141K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:      Indefinite/Ongoing
Ref No.:     VIC13/02686

To be successful you will have:

• PhD with a strong background in solid and/or fluid mechanics as well as extensive relevant scientific/industrial experience.
• Research experience in hydraulic fracturing and/or wellbore/reservoir geomechanics, preferably spanning analytical, numerical and experimental investigations
• Excellent research track record evidenced by publications, presentations, research projects, and successful proposals that are driven by your ambition and capability
• Demonstrated management and leadership capability as well as the ability to generate and lead new projects.
• Communication abilities of a high order evidenced by presentation and negotiation skills and an outstanding capacity to express scientific ideas and findings in plain English.

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CSIRO Earth Science and Resource Engineering (CESRE) develops new concepts and techniques for exploration and production of Australia’s energy and mineral resources. We contribute to Australia’s wellbeing by supporting wealth creation through discovery and exploitation of these resources, clean and sustainable supply of minerals and energy, and energy security with a focus on liquid fuels.

We partner with industry, government and the research community to sustain Australia’s prosperity, building on a strong and successful minerals and energy economy. We work to make the nation an internationally attractive target for exploration and production and seek recognition by the research community, industry and governments as an international leader in our field