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CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Thermochemical Processes
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CSIRO Early Research Career (CERC) Postdoctoral Fellowships provide opportunities to scientists and engineers who have completed their doctorate and have less than three years of relevant postdoctoral work experience. These fellowships aim to develop the next generation of future leaders of the innovation system.
In this position you will undertake research in thermochemical processes for hydrogen generation using novel catalytic techniques. Hydrogen is a clean, green energy source for the future. Current global hydrogen demand is 70 million-tonnes & estimated to double to >100 million tonnes by 2050 and almost entirely produced from natural gas and coal. Currently 6% of global natural gas + 2% of global coal go to hydrogen production equating to 830 million tonnes of CO2 emissions per year. The challenge is how to generate vast-volumes using renewable energy for a sustainable ecosystem. Enhancing the chemical decomposition of water is the thermodynamically most efficient pathway.
This project will develop an innovative reactor design that integrates a magnetron into a fluidised bed reactor, study the reaction kinetics of the thermochemical hydrogen reaction using analytical techniques to tune and enhance overall yield, optimise thermal input and microwave reactor conditions.
Location: Newcastle, NSW
Salary: AU$89k - AU$98k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years
Reference: 79946
For full details about this role please view the Position Description
To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian/New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or Australian temporary resident currently residing in Australia and be able to commence in the role by 30 June 2022.
The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent. Additional integrity checks may be required for specific roles which require security clearance for working with children, Australian Government cybersecurity requirements or other identified security roles.
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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.
30 January 2022, 11:00pm AEST/AEDT