Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term (24 months)
Faculty: Engineering and Information Technology
School: Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering
Salary: Level A: AUD $87,266 - $118,416 p.a. plus 17% super

• Experimental solar cell fabrication and characterisation / contribute to fast evolving photovoltaic sub-topics / collaborate globally within FEIT
• Apply now to drive photovoltaic research and build a strong, high-impact publication record in a leading university

• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities

The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.

Your next career opportunity
Working closely with Associate Professor James Bullock, you will lead experimental research into high-efficiency silicon solar cell architectures and advanced spectral conversion concepts. You will design, fabricate and characterise devices, generating high-impact publications and conference presentations. You will join a collaborative, high-performing research team.

What you will deliver:

• Plan and execute experimental research on silicon solar cells and spectral down-conversion and downshifting concepts.
• Design, fabricate and characterise photovoltaic devices using industrially relevant processes and advanced measurement techniques.
• Develop and use modelling tools and data analysis to interpret device performance and guide optimisation strategies.
• Prepare high-quality manuscripts, reports and funding proposals, and present outcomes at leading national and international forums.
• Supervise graduate researchers, contribute to departmental seminars, and support laboratory operations and outreach activities.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrate hands-on expertise in fabrication and characterisation of photovoltaic or related optoelectronic devices.
• Use device modelling and quantitative data analysis to complement experimental work on solar cells.
• Have a strong track record of high-quality, prominently authored publications in respected journals or conferences.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly through scientific writing, seminars and presentations.
• Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary research teams and contribute to supervision of graduate students or assistants.

Your new team
You will join the School of Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, a world-class hub for innovation in electronic and photonic systems. The School combines strong industry linkages, international partnerships and a substantial cohort of research students to tackle society’s biggest engineering challenges. You will be part of a diverse, inclusive and forward-looking community that supports your development as an independent researcher while driving impactful, highly cited photovoltaic research.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship and we welcome international applicants. If successful, we will support you through this process.

A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.