• Lead innovative projects for the Mining3's Research Program
• Apply your expertise in Rockmass Engineering
• Join CSIRO - Australia's premier scientific research organisation.

As theTechnology Leader - Rockmass Engineerin you will initiate, lead and manage innovative projects in Mining3's Research Program; and research the way that the rock mass can be broken, controlled and tracked. The aim  of this research is to enable novel mining methods and improve productivity of current methods. In this role you will apply geomechanics principles and data analytical techniques to understand rock mass flow in mining methods such as open pits and caving operations. The aim is to evaluate and improve the value of mining operations by advancing extraction techniques such as blast preconditioning, mini caves and rock cutting coupled with active technologies such as sensors for tracking material movement and reducing seismicity.   The aim of the research is to predict the response of the rock mass as it is broken by mechanical, drill and blast and caving methods. The work will involve the prediction, monitoring and data analytics of rock mass flow in areas such as blasts, caves, stope draw points, ore passes and stockpiles using numerical and deep learning approaches. 

More specifically you will:

• Incorporate novel approaches to scientific investigations by adapting and/or developing original concepts and ideas for new, existing and further research.
• Initiate, lead and manage innovative projects in Mining3’s Research Programs
• Provide technical input to Mining3 projects in the fundamental area of Rockmass engineering
• Engage with external funding partners to find project funding to build a sustainable research team

Location:       Pullenvale, QLD
Tenure:          Specified term of 3 years
Salary:           S134K - $148K + up to 15.4% super
Reference:    58240

To be successful you will need

• A doctorate in physics or geomechanics or related discipline.
• Experience in modelling and data analytics of rock flow in cave mine environments.
• Proven ability to develop and lead a team of researchers, PhD students and Post Doc. students
• Ability to use continuum and discrete numerical codes for modelling of rock mass dynamics
• Proven ability to develop project proposals for rock mass engineering research
• Experience with deep learning or neural networks
• Proven experience in financial or economic modelling
• The ability to work effectively as an integral member and leader of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team, and foster an environment in which there is a high level of co-operation within and between teams.
• An outstanding record of science innovation and creativity plus the ability to apply well developed research skills to scientific investigations of significant consequence.

For more information please view the Position Description

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Flexible Working Arrangements

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About CSIRO

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Applications Close: 3 Dec 2018