Perth is the centre of the Australian mining and petroleum industries and the School Earth and Geographical Sciences has a large teaching and research program working closely with the local resource industry. The Goodeve Lectureship is being established within the School to honour the achievements of geophysicist, Peter Goodeve. We are seeking an early career high achieving geoscientist with expertise in geophysics. The successful applicant will have experience in using geophysics to address geological questions relevant to exploration for mineral, petroleum or groundwater resources and will be expected to work with other geoscientists involved in applied earth science research of relevance to the resources sector.

The role requires a highly motivated geoscientist with a PhD or equivalent scholarly attainment in Geoscience and the strong desire and capability to undertake applied research at the geology-geophysics interface applicable to the minerals, petroleum and/or groundwater industry. The incumbent will be expected to conduct research at the highest level and apply for external research funds from academic and industrial grant providers. The appointee will also be expected to recruit and supervise research students and work effectively in a team environment within the School. The lectureship is expected to contribute substantially to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching that will complement current teaching in geophysics. Applicants with teaching experience are requested to submit a teaching portfolio as part of their application. For further information regarding the position please contact Professor Mike Dentith on +61 8 64882676 or email mdentith@segs.uwa.edu.au.

Benefits include generous superannuation and leave provisions and fares to Perth (if applicable) for appointee and dependants along with a removal allowance. These and other benefits will be specified in the offer of employment.

APPLICATION DETAILS: The position description follows. Written applications quoting the reference number, personal contact details, qualifications and experience, along with contact details of three referees should be sent to Director, Human Resources, The University of Western Australia, M350, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009 or emailed to jobs@uwa.edu.au by the closing date.

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ROLE STATEMENT

Goodeve Lectureship is being established to honour the achievements of geophysicist, Peter Goodeve who was responsible for organizing and managing the first systematic aeromagnetic and radiometric surveys of the Australian continent, undertaken by the Bureau of Mineral Resources (now Geoscience Australia) during the 1950's and 1960's. These surveys laid the foundation for increased mineral and petroleum exploration in the 1960's and 1970's and led to many important discoveries.

The role requires a highly motivated geoscientist with a PhD in geology or geophysics with the ability to conduct high-level teaching and research at the geology-geophysics interface on subjects relevant to exploration for mineral, petroleum or groundwater resources. The successful candidate will undertake both field- and laboratory-based research projects and also provide geophysical support to research projects led by other academic staff.

The incumbent will work closely with various established research groups within and outside of the host School and University, in particular the Centre for Exploration Targeting, WA Geothermal Centre for Excellence and soon to be created Centre for Petroleum Geoscience.

The preferred area of expertise is potential-field geophysics as used in resource exploration, but individuals with experience working with other forms of geophysical data are also strongly encouraged to apply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching of geologically oriented geophysics at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Initiating and undertaking minerals, petroleum or groundwater industry-relevant research, related to the geological interpretation of geophysical data.

Recruiting Honours, Masters and PhD students and creation and supervision of their research projects.

Maintainance and development of the existing geophysical equipment and software facilities.

Contributing to the professional geophysical community in Australia.

SPECIFIC WORK CAPABILITIES (SELECTION CRITERIA): (Minimum requirements to perform the duties of the position e.g. Certificate of Secondary Education).

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification or equivalent scholarly attainment in Geoscience.

Expertise

• Experience in geophysical exploration methods as used by the mining, petroleum or groundwater industries, in particular the use of gravity and magnetic data.
• Experience in the geological interpretation of geophysical datasets.
• A strong commitment to field-based studies.

Research and Scholarship

• Demonstrate achievement in applied geophysics with a record of publications commensurate with the years in the academic environment.
• Demonstrate successful scientific initiative.
• Demonstrate a record of integrated geological-geophysics research activity.

Teaching and Learning

• Show willingness to work collaboratively with current staff teaching geophysical and geological subjects relevant to resource exploration.
• Show a willingness to extend and maintain geophysical software for teaching.

Service

• Demonstrate an ability to liaise and communicate effectively with members of the community, government, professional and industry bodies.
• Demonstrate experience or willingness to represent their discipline within the University.

Expertise

• Significant experience in the use and development of geophysical software.

Research and Scholarship

• commensurate with experience and opportunity.

Teaching and Learning

• Demonstrate experience, consummate with opportunity, in teaching geophysics to geology students at an undergraduate and graduate level.