• Do you have a familiarity with gas separation processes, gas-liquid contactors and gas mass transfer?
• Work with world class researcher’s to solve the world’s biggest challenges
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s premier science and technology research organisation

Research Projects staff in CSIRO collaborates in scientific and technological activities with other research staff usually by assisting with detailed planning, undertaking or assisting with experimental, observational or technology development work, and in carrying out the more practical aspects of the work. Research Projects staff may be involved in providing consulting services, science management and/or industry liaison.

A major focus of the work at CSIRO Energy is the understanding and control of atmospheric emissions that contribute to global warming or localised pollution. This position will encompass the assessment of materials and processes for CO2 capture and utilisation and atmospheric emissions studies. This will contribute to new technologies for the mitigation of CO2 emissions and their conversion to useful materials and also the understanding of atmospheric emissions and their impacts.

Your duties will include

• Determination of the chemical and physical properties of CO2 absorbents and CO2 conversion reactions via techniques such as stopped-flow spectroscopy, potentiometric titration and NMR spectroscopy.
• Determine of gas-liquid mass transfer rates using a wetted-wall reactor and gas-liquid equilibria using batch reactors and gas chromatography.
• The ongoing maintenance and operation of GCMS and LCMS equipment for analysis of gas and liquid samples.
• Testing and operation of a novel gas-liquid contacting apparatus.
• Make significant contributions to the interpretation and communication of research or technological results and may collaborate on drafting presentations to, and/or detailed written reports for, clients and the scientific and/or technology community.

Location: Newcastle NSW
Salary: AU $82K - AU $93K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years
Reference: 59887

To be successful you will need

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering.
• Familiarity with CO2-amine chemistry for gas separation processes.
• Familiarity with gas separation processes, gas-liquid contactors and gas mass transfer.
• Experience determining the chemical and physical properties of solutions and chemical reactions using techniques such as stopped-flow spectroscopy, NMR spectroscopy and viscometry
• Experience working with asphyxiant and toxic gases such as CO2 and NH3.

For details about who to contact and for more information please view Position Description

We’re working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure all our people feel supported to do their best work and empowered to let their ideas flourish.

Pre-Requisite/Eligibility

Relevant bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

About CSIRO

At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment. 

Apply Online

To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.

Applications Close 

02 January 2019