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Alan Payne

3 months ago

PhD in Synthetic Chemistry for Rare Earth Metal Extraction at Curtin University Curtin University in Australia

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Curtin RTP scholarship may be available if the candidate is identified as the preferred applicant. The project also offers an internship opportunity through Curtin or external providers such as APR Intern and iPREP.

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Expired

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Australia

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Curtin University

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Keywords

Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Earth Science
Mining Engineering
Chemical Synthesis
Phosphorus Chemistry
Rare Earth
Hydrometallurgy

About this position

PhD opportunity in synthetic chemistry with a mining / critical minerals focus at Curtin University, in collaboration with CSIRO Minerals.

The project is titled Design and synthesis of tailored phosphorus and diglycolamide-based extractants with enhanced steric and electronic selectivity for critical minerals. It focuses on designing innovative extractants for rare earth elements (REEs) and other critical minerals, with applications in renewable energy systems, electronics, and the defence sector.

The research involves rational molecular design, synthesis, characterization, and evaluation of phosphorus-based extractants and diglycolamides (DGAs), with attention to extraction efficiency, selectivity, synergistic effects, stripping behaviour, and structure–activity relationships. The selected candidate may also conduct hydrometallurgy-related components at CSIRO facilities.

Eligibility: applicants should have a background in synthetic chemistry, be able to work in a multidisciplinary environment, and be eligible for Curtin University PhD enrolment. This project is open to domestic applicants only.

Funding: the preferred candidate may be considered for a Curtin RTP scholarship. An internship opportunity is also available through Curtin or external providers such as APR Intern and iPREP.

Application window: submit an Expression of Interest to Dr Alan Payne during the Central Scholarship round, 1 July 2026 to 31 July 2026.

Contact: Alan Payne, Senior Lecturer at Curtin University, Perth, Australia.

Funding details

Curtin RTP scholarship may be available if the candidate is identified as the preferred applicant. The project also offers an internship opportunity through Curtin or external providers such as APR Intern and iPREP.

What's required

PhD applicant with a background in synthetic chemistry; able to work in a multidisciplinary environment; must be eligible to enrol in the PhD programs at Curtin University; domestic applicants only.

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