• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus + hybrid work arrangements

• Full-time (Part-time arrangements available) and fixed-term until December 2028

• $86,599 - $116,417 (Level A) + 17% superannuation

Why you will love this Role:

• Here is an exciting opportunity to work on meaningful research and contribute to making mineral processing more sustainable and efficient.
• Work with leading researchers and PhD students and learn from their expertise and be part of a collaborative research team.
• Strengthen and develop new skills, share ideas and grow as a researcher.
• Make a difference through research that benefits Deakin and the wider community.

What you will Deliver:

• High-quality research and creative activities that generate impactful publications, outputs and contributions to the field.
• Collaboration across disciplines and with industry partners, building strong research networks and identifying opportunities for partnerships.
• Research funding capability and leading competitive grant and funding applications.
• Support and mentorship to students and early-career researchers, including co-supervising Honours/HDR students and working with experienced mentors.
• A strong research profile and impact, communicating outcomes effectively and developing a track record of excellence, timely delivery, recognition and community/industry impact.

You may be a great fit for this role if you have:

• PhD and/or other relevant qualifications and experience in chemical engineering, materials engineering/science, environmental engineering or related technical disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience with particle agglomeration and laboratory proficiency.
• Emerging research and scholarship through publications, and/or exhibitions as appropriate to the discipline.
• Capacity to contribute to teaching, research and administration.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to contribute to communities and engagement through research.
• This position may require the incumbent to travel domestically and/or internationally to attend conferences, events and to represent the university.

Here's how to apply:  Please submit your current resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience and in addition, address the Key Selection Criteria.

 
Want to Know More?

For a confidential discussion, or for further questions regarding this role, please contact Ellen Moon, Associate Professor via ellen.moon@deakin.edu.au   

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Associate Research Fellow_Minerals Processing.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on 18 October 2026.  

Please note that only candidates with full working rights in Australia will be considered for this position. 

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At Deakin, you'll be supported to thrive both professionally and personally. We offer flexible working arrangements, competitive salary and superannuation benefits, wellbeing initiatives, generous leave provisions, and professional development opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. Join a collaborative and inclusive community that values innovation, flexibility, diversity, and making a positive impact through education, research, and engagement.  To find out why our staff love working with Deakin, read more here!

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working with Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Any information provided will be treated confidentially and assessed only where relevant to the requirements of the role and Deakin's duty of care obligations. A declaration does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.