PhD/MPhil Scholarship Program
WH Bryan Mining Geology Research Centre
St Lucia Campus
University of Queensland
Brisbane Qld

Quantitative risk analysis in orebody modelling, mine design and production scheduling Industry Research Program

The WH Bryan Mining Geology Research Centre (BRC) is a world R&D leader in mining geostatistics and mine planning. It is a member of the Sustainable Minerals Institute at one of the largest mining and mineral research centres in the world, The University of Queensland. The BRC provides state of the art facilities and a stimulating, high tech and professional environment in which to work. It conducts advanced applied research, industry and postgraduate training in geostatistics, resource modelling, and optimisation in mine design and planning. The Centre is self-funded with substantial links to industry; BRC postgraduate students gain valuable national and international industry contacts which secures their future upon completion of their studies.

In developing a new generation of risk based mine design and planning technologies, the BRC, with industry partners AngloGold, BHP Billiton, MIM and Rio Tinto are conducting a research program in the broader area of Quantitative risk analysis in orebody modelling, mine design and production scheduling.

We are seeking qualified PhD/MPhil candidates with 1st class honours in Mining Engineering or Earth Sciences or Mathematics and strong computing skills to undertake research.

The successful applicant will be awarded a tax-free stipend package worth up to $27,000pa. Application date is open but candidates start in February each year. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

For further information contact Ms Tina Boss by phone (07) 3365 3473, fax (07) 3365 7028 or email brc@uq.edu.au.

Send applications with academic transcripts to Prof. R. Dimitrakopoulos, WH Bryan Mining Geology Research Centre, University of Queensland, Brisbane, 4072 or email brc@uq.edu.auor online http://www.minmet.uq.edu.au/~bryan.

Apply now (posted 23 October 2002)
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