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[Irina Milekhina]

I have an opportunity for an experienced applied mathematician to join
the Research & Development (R&D) Section at Queensland Alumina Ltd, as
a R&D Project Leader.
After an induction period, the successful candidate will be expected
to rapidly develop expertise in transport phenomena fields of Bayer
process. Critical to the Project Leader role is his / her ability to
identify, initiate and lead projects, delivering technological and
process improvements.
The successful candidate will be required to develop and maintain
relationships with plant based customers, thereby enabling him / her
to recognise improvement opportunities and to advance projects.
He / she will also act as the technical specialist in his / her area
of expertise and provide technical advice to others.
This is an excellent role for someone who wishes to continuously
enhance his / her applied mathematics expertise and make it applicable
to solving industrial issues.
Qualifications and skills required
¾ MSc or preferably PhD in Applied Mathematics or Physics.
¾ Strong, practically oriented applied mathematician,
preferably with experience in applying his / her mathematical skills
in solving engineering and hydrometallurgical process problems.
¾ Demonstrated understanding of mathematics and ability to
model transport phenomena, population balances and crystallisation
processes.
¾ Ability to use CFD modelling packages such as Fluent + CFX
and meshing software to solve engineering problems and to write or
enhance additional models, while thoroughly understanding the
underlying models and assumptions.
¾ Experience in coding in a number of different languages,
including C++, Matlab and VBA.
¾ Understanding of process flowsheet modelling packages, for
example Aspen or SysCAD.
¾ Ability to develop models to both laboratory data and plant
physical/chemical processes.
¾ Team player who is able to work in multidisciplinary teams
with engineers and chemists.
¾ Good command of English language (both spoken and written).
Personal preferences and characteristics
We are looking for a person who is passionate about conducting applied
research in an environment where he / she can see results of his / her
work being implemented in a mineral processing plant, delivering
tangible business benefits.
The candidate must be a team player who is able to work in
multidisciplinary teams with engineers and chemists.
The candidate must be prepared to relocate to Australia for > 5 years
(ideally somebody who wants to permanently migrate to Australia) to
establish a long term career with QAL (naturally QAL will cover
reasonable relocation costs).

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