Postdoctoral Fellow – Addressing Fugitive Gas Emissions Associated Knowledge Gaps in Cluster Scale Wastewater Systems
CSIRO Land and Water
-Looking for a development opportunity with a targeted career advancement plan?
-Do you want to undertake meaningful environmental research?
-A CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship is your path to a successful career in science
The position:
CSIRO Land and Water (CLW) is offering an opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellow to address Green House Gas (GHG) associated knowledge gaps in the area of cluster scale wastewater technologies. This will enable the widespread application of decentralised systems. The contribution of the Postdoctoral Fellow will be:
-to investigate the role of fugitive gas emissions in the overall GHG footprint of these systems; and
-examine the reliability/ robustness of treatment systems through modelling (Biowin) and validation.
The successful candidate will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team on decentralised wastewater technologies covered under two streams in CSIROs Water for a Healthy Country Flagship (WfHC). Advanced Technologies and Distributed Systems and will be required to provide a critical scientific contribution to address knowledge gaps that would increase the uptake of these systems.
We are seeking applicants with a PhD in civil/environmental/chemical engineering/ sciences, with demonstrated research experience in cluster scale / centralised urban wastewater treatment systems. You must have knowledge and skills to develop concepts and methods to assess GHG footprints of cluster scale technologies. Your ability to plan/manage the instrumentation for the monitoring and validation of various cluster scale alternative technologies, will be highly regarded.
The role will involve:
-contributing to the Urban Water Systems Engineering Program;
-contributing to the evaluation of environmental risks and benefits of distributed urban water systems;
-contributing to the development of appropriate technical knowhow to enable greater mainstream uptake of decentralised technologies;
-publishing findings through peer journal publications and industry reports;
Location: Brisbane or Melbourne, Australia
Salary: AUD$73K – $80K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Ref No: 2010/723
The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to team-based processes and outcomes. Some travel within Australia can be expected to enhance collaborations with colleagues and clients. The successful candidate will also participate in the Divisions postdoctoral training program.
To be considered you will have:
-research skills in cluster/ centralised wastewater treatment systems;
-high level knowledge of wastewater treatment processes/units;
-the capability to conduct high quality research and delivery of practical research outcomes;
-strong interpersonal, written and oral communication and representational skills, with publication of research outcomes in international journals;
About CSIRO:
Australia is founding its future on science and innovation. Its national science agency, Commonwealth Scientific and Research Organisation (CSIRO), is a powerhouse of ideas, technologies and skills for building prosperity, growth, health and sustainability. It serves governments, industries, business and communities.
CSIRO Land and Water (CLW) is researching ways to better manage Australia’s land and water resources, and improve the quality of our natural and built environments. Together with our many clients and research partners, CSIRO Land and Water strives to address some of our nations most pressing environmental challenges. We deliver benefits to the economy, society and the environment.
This position will be within the Urban Water Systems Engineering Group. This group researches urban water systems engineering and, urban water infrastructure and treatment technologies to aid the provision of sustainable urban water services.
Contact:
Dr Ashok Sharma
CSIRO Land and Water
Melbourne, Victoria
Australia
Phone:+61 3 9252 6151
Email: Ashok.Sharmacsiro.au
Web Site: http://www.csiro.au/careers
Online Application: https://recruitment.csiro.au/asp/Job_Details.asp?RefNo=2010%2F723
Application Deadline 31-Oct-10
