Academic Position - Applied Geostatistics, Resource Modelling and Process Optimisation in Mineral Extraction

Anúncio: Academic Position - Applied Geostatistics, Resource Modelling and Process Optimisation in Mineral Extraction

Posição: Professor (Assistant)

Local: Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Netherlands, Delft

Descição:

The Section of Resource Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences of Delft University of Technology invites applications and nominations for a faculty position in Applied Geostatistics, Resource Modelling and Process Optimization in Mineral Extraction at the Assistant (tenure-track) or Associate (tenured) level. 

The position is within the Department of Geoscience and Engineering which performs top-level education and research aimed at finding answers to questions related to current and future use of the Earth's natural resources and its subsurface space. Delft University of Technology is the largest technical university in the Netherlands and an international leader in innovative scientific research. The Department of Geoscience and Engineering benefits from an international faculty and student body and is organized in five Sections of Resource Engineering, Applied Geophysics and Petrophysics, Applied Geology, Petroleum Engineering and Geo-engineering. Collaboration between sections is strongly emphasized.

To strengthen the research and teaching capability of the Department in the domain of the geostatistics, resource modelling and extraction process optimization and the combination and integration of automated on-line sensor data (including remote sensing, geophysics/petrophysics).

We are looking for a candidate with profound know-how and expertise at the interface between applied geology, geostatistics, geometallurgy and non-destructive material characterization.

Applications are invited from experts within the fields of economic geology, mineral resource evaluation, geostatistics, mining engineering and/or exploration remote sensing or applied geophysics. Ideally the successful candidate would have some relevant practical experience within the global mining industry.

In close collaboration with other staff members of the Department, the successful applicant will be required to teach courses at undergraduate and masters level. In addition the successful candidate would be expected to develop and initiate bachelors and masters thesis projects and to give parts of courses in the defined domain. He/she will be expected to develop high level research programs suitable for external funding to attract high caliber PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong drive to innovate the way teaching is performed. In particular, he/she will develop blended forms of teaching inclusive of e-learning and interactive classes.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants must have a PhD from a reputable university. Practical experience in the global mining industry is preferred but not required.

Evidence of teaching excellence and a passion for teaching and didactic innovation are highly desired.

To submit your application, please click on the "Apply for this job" button and send a detailed CV, a list of publications, three references and a letter of application.  When applying for this position, please mention vacancy number CiTG16.45.

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Mike Buxton (m.w.n.buxton@tudelft.nl)

ABOUT THE EMPLOYER

The Department of Geoscience and Engineering has a vibrant and intensive teaching program structured in a three years BSc followed by a two years MSc, both fully in English. Blended forms of teaching, inclusive of digital environment and e-learning, are of strategic importance in the ambition of the University. The BSc program Applied Earth Sciences is the same for all students, has a strong quantitative component integrated with more discipline-specific courses. A research project and a Field Exploration Project course form the highlights of the last BSc year. The MSc program Applied Earth Sciences is of 2 year duration and is subdivided into five tracks: Resource Engineering (2 options are offered, namely an international European Mining Course (EMC), in partnership with Aalto University and RWTH Aachen, and an in-house program entitled Geo-Resource Engineering), Applied Geophysics (which forms part of an international program with RWTH Aachen and ETH Zurich), Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences, Geo-engineering (which also forms part of the Civil Engineering program), and Geoscience and Remote Sensing (which is taught under the responsibility of the Department of Geoscience and Remote Sensing).

The number of students entering the BSc and the MSc programs has increased steadily during the last years. The Department of Geoscience and Engineering is taking measures to face the challenge of the increasing number of students. The Department is also constantly investing energy in the improvement of its didactic level.

Geostatistics, Resource Modelling and extraction process optimization are key disciplines for the modern mining industry to characterize resources and maximize resource extraction efficiency. The section of Resource Engineering is strongly focused on the development of integrated, non-destructive  on-line automated material characterization and its application to high confidence resource evaluation.

TU Delft strives to increase the number of women on its staff, and women are therefore especially encouraged to apply.