Research Associate in Materiality of Artificial Intelligence

Sydney, New South Wales💼 Full-time💰 $118,467–$118,467🗓 2026-09-26 → 2026-09-29

Core

Investigate mineral demand implications of scaling AI hardware through scenario development, material flow analysis, and industrial ecology to assess environmental and resource constraints.

Role type

Research Associate (Academic)

Builds

Scholarly publications and research outcomes on AI hardware mineral requirements

Domain

Mining engineering, industrial ecology, artificial intelligence hardware supply chains

Deliverable

research

Required skills

material flow analysis, industrial ecology, scenario development, independent research, academic writing, stakeholder engagement

Preferred skills

PhD in related discipline, experience with circular economy concepts, conference presentation experience

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Conduct independent research on mineral requirements of AI technologies, apply material flow analysis and industrial ecology methods, contribute to scholarly publications, engage with stakeholders and research partners, assist with supervision of research students

Seniority

Mid-level, independent researcher

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