Environmental Research Scientist - Rehabilitation

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Environmental Research Scientist - Rehabilitation page is loaded Environmental Research Scientist - Rehabilitation Apply locations Australia, WA, Banksiadale Australia, WA, Booragoon Australia, WA, Pinjarra time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id Req-21209 Shape Your World At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

About the Role In support of continuous improvement in Mining and Alcoa's environmental performance, we have a unique opportunity for a suitably qualified Environmental Research Scientist to join the team that are driving improvements in rehabilitation processes and practices.

Reporting to the Environmental Research Superintendent, you will be working with a close-knit team of scientists based at Alcoa's Huntly Central location and contributing to improving plant and soil aspects of rehabilitation performance. The key aspects of the role will include:

Designing, implementing, monitoring, analysing and writing up field trials to improve plant recruitment and survival in rehabilitation, e.g. fencing, irrigation, ripping, and topsoil management.

Investigating plant health to understand and overcome limitations to plant survival.

Undertaking soil testing and analysis.

Communicating results to internal and external stakeholders.

Liaising with external research scientists to facilitate site access and field trials.

Supervising higher degree by research students.

What's on offer Career development opportunities to pursue your passion

Performance related bonus (variable)

Enjoy additional time off with a monthly Leisure Day

16 weeks paid primary parental leave scheme

Paid annual volunteering hours

Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities

What you can bring to the role PhD in restoration ecology, land rehabilitation, soil science or ecohydrology.

Research experience post-PhD studies with exposure to soil testing.

Capable in installing and monitoring large-scale field trials with minimum supervision.

An analytical mind that can solve complex datasets using appropriate statistical methods.

Skilled in publishing papers in peer reviewed journals.

Previous experience in mining rehabilitation, knowledge of the WA flora and GIS will be considered desirable.

Application Closing Date

Sunday, 5 May 2024

Additional information Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.

You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

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