Company Description
Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
We created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.
Why? We bring together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.
Job Description
The School of Environment and Science offers programs in environmental, forensic, biomedical and general science which include options to combine data science with the common science majors to better equip our graduates for the digitally enabled workplace of the future.
We are looking for a Research Fellow to work within the Surfaces, Materials and Catalysis research group on the development, characterisation and evaluation of catalysts for the development of electrocatalysts as part of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Green Electrochemical Transformation of Carbon Dioxide.
The key responsibilities for this Research Fellow position include;
- Conduct laboratory, fieldwork, and research that contributes to the research objectives of the ARC Centre of Excellence.
- Maintain a strong publication record in high-impact, international, esteemed peer-reviewed journals and pursue competitive funding.
- Contribute to group research projects as appropriate to research skills.
- Assist in mentoring and supervision of higher degree research candidates.
Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Research Fellow Grade 1 range $86,526 - $101,354 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $101,236 - $118,585 per annum.
Qualifications
To be successful within this role, you will have a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science.
You will also have:
- Demonstrated experience in the application of advanced spectroscopies and/or electron microscopies for dynamic studies of the physicochemical properties of inorganic nanoparticles and porous solids in the liquid or gas phase.
- Experience in the design, construction and use of reaction cells for in-situ or operando measurements of liquid or gas phase catalysis using electron microscopy or synchrotron radiation.
- Experience in computational methods to model physicochemical processes (e.g. DFT, molecular dynamics, or Monte-Carlo simulations) or transport processes (e.g. CFD). (This is desired, not essential)
- Ability to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills and contribute to the positive culture and aspirations of the School and University.
Additional Information
As a values-led organisation, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities
Sponsorship will be available, if required to the successful candidate.
