Python Job: Research Scientist - Spectral Scientist

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The Opportunity

• Join CSIRO Mineral Resources’ Discovery program
• Bring your strong understanding of spectral sensing geoscience data
• Opportunity to receive on the job training!

CSIRO Mineral Resources (CMR) is one of the largest minerals research and development groups globally, with a proud track record in delivering innovation and solutions across the mineral resources value chain. We thrive on innovation harnessed by the diversity of the minds and lived experiences of our team and apply our expert knowledge and specialised research to provide innovation that solves the complex problems faced by minerals companies, mining equipment, technology, and services (METS) companies, government, and other industry stakeholders.

The CMR Discovery Program aims to be a truly diverse team that reflects the diversity that we see in society, and comprises an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team of STEM researchers, all focused on developing new technologies and concepts for exploration through cover and advancing orebody knowledge.

As a Spectral Scientist, you will have a strong understanding of spectral sensing geoscience data and experience in interpreting a range of data sets including potential field data, remote sensing data and field/laboratory observations and measurements to facilitate geological and mineral mapping. You will be involved in projects where the integration of interpreted data in geological and mineral systems analysis will be necessary, and your capabilities will, therefore, encompass both data processing as well as strong geological understanding coupled with a general awareness of mineralisation processes. You will interpret across multiple scales on the surface and subsurface, incorporating regional scale airborne surveys and satellite data with mineralogy, geochemistry and petrophysics from drill core and field samples.

Applications are invited across two levels, the appointment level will be determined by the qualifications, skills and relevant experience of the successful candidate.

Your duties will include:

• Capacity to collate, acquire, process, and interpret multisource geospatial data (mineralogy, geophysics, remote sensing, geochemistry).
• Integrate multisource datasets to create higher level geoscience products, e.g., depth to basement maps, alteration mineral maps, litho-structural maps, and 3D models.
• Analyse geological and mineral systems at a range of scales with the focus on advancing our ability to detect mineralisation in regions of significant regolith or younger sedimentary cover.
• Operate geoscientific instruments in the field (e.g., handheld spectroradiometers VNIR-SWIR-MIR-TIR, pXRF) and the laboratory (e.g., FTIR, SEM, XRD).
• Draw on professional expertise, knowledge of multiple disciplines (geology, mineralogy, geophysics, geochemistry, data science) and research experience, recognise opportunities for innovation and generate new theoretical perspectives by pursuing new ideas/approaches and networking with scientific colleagues across a range of fields.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and client presentations as well as scientific papers suitable for publication in globally recognised journals, communicate research at national and international conferences.
• Other duties as directed

Location: Kensington, Perth, WA

Salary: AU$105k to AU$142k pa + up to 15.4% super

Tenure: 3 year specified term

Reference: 90568

To be considered you will need:

For appointment at the higher salary level (CSOF6), essential criteria will also include:

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

To be eligible to work in CSIRO you must be an Australian/ New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa (sponsorship may be provided to eligible candidates). Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

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How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

22 January 2022, 11:00pm AEDT