(HEO7) $101,785 - $113,839 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

A part-time (0.50FTE) fixed term position for 3 years.

We're seeking an experienced and proactive Laboratory Manager to oversee the operations of our cutting-edge GeoEnergy & Storage Laboratory.

This position plays a critical role in supporting advanced research in underground hydrogen and CO₂ storage by managing laboratory facilities, maintaining complex core flooding systems, and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

Based within the newly established GeoEnergy and Storage Laboratory Facility, this role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of energy transition technologies, particularly in underground storage and core flooding experimentation. The Laboratory Manager will work closely with academic staff and postgraduates, providing expert technical support while maintaining and developing high-pressure, high-temperature lab systems integrated with advanced imaging technologies like NMR and X-Ray. The position is ideal for candidates looking to build their technical career in a research-focused, collaborative environment that has strong links to industry and impactful outcomes in sustainable energy.

The successful candidate will be expected to work both independently and collaboratively, managing the full range of laboratory functions, including equipment maintenance and procurement, safety compliance, experiment setup, and staff training. Experience with supercritical CO₂, hydrogen, and core flooding experiments is highly valued. A strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. This role is ideal for someone with a background in petroleum, chemical, or geoenergy engineering, seeking a dynamic role in a growing facility dedicated to energy innovation.

To be successful you will need:

• Experience in laboratory operations/management and instrumentation in core flooding facilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the procedures, regulations and standards relating to the conduct of High Pressure and High Temperature core flood experiments
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changes in priorities.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in designing and core flooding experiments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excell
• Proven excellent attention to detail and computer and data acquisition competency.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks, follow instructions, and use initiative to solve problems independently and within a team.
• Demonstrated ability to promote the organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behavior expectations.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance. 

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close: 11:55pm, 24th of September 2025.

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Adelaide University, University of Adelaide or UniSA current employee at the time the position is advertised.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Abbas Zeinijahromi
Associate Professor, Mining and Petroleum Engineering
P: +61 (8) 831 38014

E: abbas.zeinijahromi@adelaide.edu.au

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The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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