• Full Time, continuing (permanent) position (commencing Nov 2025)
• $173,635 - $191,099 (ALD) per annum, plus 17% superannuation
• Based at Curtin University in Bentley, Perth, Western Australia

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a motivated independent individual to carry out world class research in the areas of microbiology, geomicrobiology and genomics in the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS), and across schools in Curtin University. The applicant will work in parallel with the Director of Curtin’s Western Australia Organic and Isotope Geochemistry Centre (WA-OIGC) and Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow Prof Kliti Grice and centre researchers and students on organic geochemical, paleontological and energy related research. The individual will also teach in the broad area of Environmental Earth Sciences and geomicrobiology.
The appointee will be an expert will have significant experience in geomicrobiology, and bioinformatics and genomics of sediments and lakes, as well as environmental mineralogy and inorganic geochemistry. They should have demonstrated experience working with organic biogeochemists. The applicant should have a broad understanding of applications of microbiology, climate change and mining rehabilitation, including the techniques relevant to the research.
The appointee will have their own research program and collaborate with researchers in Curtin University and at other research institutions and have a strong record of securing research grants with industry partners.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Research leader in area of geomicrobiology within WA-OIGC, in EPS, and across other schools in Curtin University.
• Publishing high quality international peer-reviewed journal articles in their area of research.
• Contributing to teaching of graduate and undergraduate in the Earth Sciences curriculum, including developing and delivering practicals, conducting student field trips, and marking/assessments.
• Developing internal and external collaborative projects with industry, academia and government organisations.
• Contributing to the leadership of WA-OIGC, the School of EPS, and the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
• Contributing to the school and university community through internal service roles, collaborative teaching, research, and student supervision, and external activities relevant to the discipline.
• Engaging in community outreach and science communication

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.
• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up to date Resume
• A document addressing the selection criteria for the role (noted above