Unlock the Future of Resource Exploration and Processing
At the ARC Training Centre in Critical Resources, we are at the forefront of Geosciences, tackling the critical demand for minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. This is your opportunity to engage in a groundbreaking five-year initiative focused on advancing exploration and processing technologies to address tomorrow’s challenges.
Why This Matters:
The future prosperity of our world hinges on the effective discovery and sustainable processing of critical minerals. Traditional methods are no longer sufficient, and there is an urgent need for innovative, predictive exploration and sustainable processing techniques. We are at a crucial juncture where evolving our strategies and tools is essential to lead in mineral exploration and processing. Integrating diverse disciplines to solve complex problems is crucial in this rapidly evolving field.
Your contribution could make a significant difference.
Fostering a Diverse and Inclusive Environment
We recognise the importance of diverse perspectives in advancing research and innovation. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for our PhD Scholarships and Postdoctoral Fellowships. We are committed to providing the support needed for a successful and fulfilling research experience with our Centre.
Opportunities Available 2026:
1 Postdoctoral Fellowship
1 PhD Stipend Scholarship
Postdoctoral Fellowship
We currently have one Postdoctoral Research Fellowship available at the Australian National University (ANU).
This position will support Research Theme 2: Accelerate Characterisation, contributing to the project:
As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will spearhead
advancements in mineral exploration and processing, focusing on enhancing our
understanding of ore mineralogy and critical metal behaviour to improve
processing efficiency and sustainability.
What We Offer:
Application Process:
To be considered for this Postdoctoral opportunity Apply Here and your information will be redirected to Prof. Andrew Berry and Prof. Greg Yaxley for consideration.
In 2026 we currently have on offer 2 PhD stipend scholarships . These projects address major challenges in exploration,
processing, and sustainable management of critical resources.
At the Australian National University (1 scholarships):
At Adelaide University (1 scholarships):
What We Offer:
Your Role:
As a PhD candidate, you will:
Application Process:
Use the filter by opportunity type below to identify projects advertising for PhD
To be considered for this program, please submit your details using the following link: Apply Here