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- Develop new models for the Oxygen Steelmaking process that will allow engineers to incorporate new source of iron to be introduced into the process.
- Full time, fixed term position at our Hawthorn campus
- Stipend of $35,000pa for 3 years
About the Scholarship
Swinburne’s School of Engineering has an exciting scholarship opportunity for a suitable candidate to undertake a PhD which will develop new models for the Oxygen Steelmaking process. The project undertaken will build on previous work by the same partners that successfully developed multi-zone kinetic and heat transfer models of Oxygen Steelmaking and supports the Steel Industry mission to lower the carbon footprint through innovation and scientific understanding.
You will use modelling tools developed previously in collaboration with Tata Steel Technology and a combined knowledge of Japanese double converter practice to model different scenarios associated with using alternative liquid iron feeds. As part of the project, you will conduct experiments focused on specific problems identified from the modelling and ideally plant trial data would be used to confirm the predictions made from the models developed in this study.
The successful applicant will work closely with Professor Geoffrey Brooks and Professor Akbar Rhamdhani from Swinburne University of Technology, and research engineers from Tata Steel Technology (in the Netherlands). Funding is also provided to facilitate annual visits to the Netherlands to interacts and work with staff from Tata Steel.
About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- Bachelor (or Masters) of Engineering or Bachelor (or Masters) of Applied Science
- Industrial experience in a process industry
- Training in Mathematical Modelling
- Training in Software Programming
- A background in Process Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or Mechanical Engineering would be advantageous.
A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
How to apply and further information
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing why you believe you are suitable for this position.
For further information about this position, contact Professor Geoff Brooks | gbrooks@swin.edu.au
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au
Applications Close: Tuesday 15 August 2023 at 11pm (AEST)
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Equity and Diversity
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact inclusion@swin.edu.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact our Aboriginal Employment Coordinator at DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan.
(Agency enquiries will not be accepted for this position) (#LI-SW)
