Exciting opportunities to work in a centre with a world-class reputation in water management:
The Advanced Water Management Centre (AWMC) at The University of Queensland is at the leading edge of research and development into water and wastewater process management and treatment. The AWMC has an established international reputation for research excellence and is extremely well positioned to foster collaborative research and training opportunities.
Chief Operating Officer
The position will work with the Director of the Advanced Water Management Centre (AWMC) and the management team by taking responsibility for a range of technical and scientific aspects of the Centre’s operations, including strategic planning, oversight of research programs and supporting the management of financial, human and physical resources. Applicants should possess a degree in science, engineering or similar discipline, relevant postgraduate training and/or extensive experience in a similar role. High level skills in project and business management processes to implement programs and policies that will contribute to the increased effectiveness of the centre are essential. The ability to foster strong collaborative links with other researchers and industry partners is also required.
Closing Date for Applications: 13th November 2009
Reference Number: 3018089
Postdoctoral Researcher - N2O Control in Wastewater Systems
A Postdoctoral Research Fellow is sought to project manage and work on the ARC Linkage Project “Understanding and mitigating nitrous oxide emission from wastewater treatment plants”. This is a flagship project seeking to understand and mitigate the emission of nitrous oxide from wastewater treatment plants as a means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The successful appointee will be responsible for managing the project, associated researchers and higher degree research students. As a fundamental project, capability to generate and publish high-impact journal articles is emphasized. The appointee will report to the Project Leader. Applicants should possess a PhD degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related areas and have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of biological nitrogen and phosphorus removal processes as well as experience with the mathematical modelling of such processes. Applicants should also have a strong knowledge of experimental design, and experience with laboratory and pilot-scale wastewater treatment systems. Also required is a strong desire to work in a multi-disciplinary international research team. For more information
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Prof Zhiguo Yuan. Applications close 6th November 2009
Reference No 3017649
Postdoctoral / Academic Research Fellow - Membrane Filtration: Fouling, ageing and operational optimization
A postdoctoral / academic researcher is sought to participate in a project team working on membrane filtration.
The main scientific tasks of the appointee will relate to:
- Identifying membrane fouling and strategies for fouling control on reverse osmosis membranes,
- Identifying the impact of up-stream processes (biological treatment, physico-chemical pre-treatment on membrane filtration),
- Impact of biofouling on membrane performance,
- Membrane ageing – applying analytical techniques to measure membrane degradation, and
- Identifying the impact of operational practices in Advanced Water Treatment on the membrane life-time.
This position will co-ordinate and perform research in relation to the topics described above and develop innovative analytical methods to measure organic membrane fouling and membrane ageing. The position reports to the Water Recycling Program Leader,
Dr. Wolfgang Gernjak. Applicants should possess a PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering or related fields. A strong interest in multidisciplinary science is a strong requirement, as work in the lab and on site will involve engineering, chemistry and analytical aspects. The ability to foster strong collaborative links with other researchers, postgraduates and industry partners is also required. A good working knowledge of the water industry, particularly wastewater collection and transport systems with an understanding of the OH&S requirements of lab and field work is certainly a benefit, but not essential at the onset of the project. Applicants should also possess a high level of communication and negotiation skills, be outcome focused and able to travel within and outside of Australia.
Applications close 6th November 2009
Reference No: 3019570
AWMC Honours Scholarships 2009
The University of Queensland's Advanced Water Management Centre is a world class research group in the area of environmental industrial biotechnology and water and wastewater treatment. Our research excellence is internationally recognised, and we have an excellent honours programme.
The Role: The AWMC is offering three prestigious scholarships for honours research, each offering a tax-exempt stipend of $3000. Topics are available within any of the AWMC's key research areas as outlined in the application areas below.
The Person: Candidates must have a GPA of >6.0, and be starting their honours research in 2009 or 2010.
Contact: To apply online for the scholarships,
click here to download application form, or contact Dr Bronwyn Laycock on b.laycock@awmc.uq.edu.au or 07 3346 7745.
New Honours Projects Available
Students with interests in environmental microbiology/biotechnology, wastewater treatment processes, microbial ecology and function, and/or application of molecular approaches, are encouraged to apply for the projects listed here. If you are motivated by our exciting science and interested in honours projects or higher degrees then please get in contact.
Opportunities exist for full and top-up scholarships for PhD and Masters students at the AWMC, particularly in the area of sewer corrosion. Not all projects have been listed here, please contact project leaders for more information.