Postdoctoral position in Colloid and Interface

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1. Postdoctoral Fellow - Colloid and InterfaceCSIRO Minerals, Melbourne VIC$69K - $76K plus SuperannuationRef. No. 2009/339CSIRO is Australia’s leading research organisation with over 6,500 staff located across the country. Our purpose is to deliver great science and innovative solutions for industry, society and the environment by igniting the creative spirit of our people.CSIRO Minerals has initiated a new project to investigate at a fundamental level how certain bacteria interact with mineral ores to extract valuable metals by the environmentally benign process of bioleaching. There is an exciting career opportunity for a motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow who has a strong background knowledge and demonstrated research skills in colloid and interface, surface chemistry, mineral science, hydrometallurgy, bioleaching, material science, biomaterials or related areas.

2. You will play a key role in developing a new novel method which will be used to create a better understanding of the interfacial phenomena of mineral and bacteria in solution. The project is focused on the study of physicochemical properties of the attachment and the interaction of the microbial and mineral surface in different environmental conditions.

3. To be successful for this role you will have a PhD in physical chemistry, colloid and interface, surface chemistry, bioleaching, nanomaterials, biomaterials or other related field and have less than 3 years postdoctoral experience.

4. You will also have a demonstrated ability in solving conceptual and experimental problems in one or more of the following areas: surface chemistry, physical chemistry, materials science, microbiology or biomaterials.CSIRO Minerals offers you a well equipped laboratory environment, the support of an innovative research team, with excellent career and development opportunities. We are strongly committed to diversity and offers Flexible Working Arrangements and enhanced leave entitlements. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply for all CSIRO positions.

5. For selection documentation and details on how to apply visit www.csiro.au/careers  or call 1300 301 509.
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Application Deadline: 5/31/2009

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