Research Projects Office: Engineering (Carbon Capture) — Perth, Perth Region

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Acknowledgement of Country CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation Child Safety CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy. The Opportunity Bring your knowledge in material synthesis and material testing to work. Engage internally and externally to foster collaboration and deploy CSIRO's CO2 capture technology into the field. Create a dynamic career path in this exciting role. CSIRO’s Energy Business Unit is seeking a Research Projects Office: Engineering (Carbon Capture) on a 36-month contract to join their direct air capture team on scaling carbon capture technologies designed for capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. This includes a significant material testing component. You'll be assisting with the development of new characterisation techniques and engineering that support the scale-up of carbon capture technologies. As a Research Technician, you will focus on the ultimate goal of the team to scale technologies to pilot scale and beyond and contribute to several strategic and commercial projects looking at deploying CSIRO's CO2 capture technology into the field. Your duties will include: Testing new materials for carbon capture and working with the project team to design these materials and methodologies to access materials. Performing HSE analysis of synthetic methodologies to select the correct practices to carry out the synthesis safely, and in doing so, adhering to CSIRO HSE policies. Under limited supervision, designing and performing straightforward experiments and routine laboratory analyses, design new processes or apparatus by adapting existing techniques and components to meet special circumstances or undertaking modifications to methods requiring some innovation. Designing data recording and entry systems. Conducting literature reviews, investigations and inspections in the laboratory including associated analysis possibly involving statistical or graphics software. Performing some non-routine analyses or technology development activities using a range of techniques, often working on a number of parallel and competing tasks. Independently testing possible solutions to resolve identified problems. May be responsible for maintaining laboratory or fieldwork consumables and scheduling and instructing staff in the use of shared equipment. Location: Kensington, WA Salary: AU$68k - AU$86k plus up to 15.4% superannuation Tenure: 3 Year Specified Term Reference: 95236 To be considered you will need: Essential Relevant trade certificate/diploma/bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience in engineering, chemistry or material synthesis. Fundamental understanding of engineering. Demonstrated experience with material testing. Requires technical skills in material analysis in order to test the developed materials. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Teams). Desirable Experience with material synthesis. Experience handling new materials safely including use of correct PPE. For full details about this role please review the Position Description. 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We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people. CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs, whether we are undertaking research, engaging with the public or nurturing future scientists in person or online. Source – CSIRO Child Safe policy 2023 Join us and start creating tomorrow today 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 24 November 2023, 11:00pm AEST.