Research Associate

The Research Associate will contribute to an innovative Australian Research Council Discovery Project investigating how microbial processes can transform chrysotile and other magnesium-rich silicate asbestos minerals into more stable, less hazardous forms. The role involves designing and conducting experiments to study microbial weathering mechanisms, mineral transformation pathways, and biomineralisation, while supervising students and contributing to research funding applications. This interdisciplinary position sits at the intersection of mineral transformation, environmental remediation, and climate research, with potential applications in safer asbestos management and carbon capture.