Research Fellow (Advanced Construction Materials)
Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, UniSQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.
The Centre for Future Materials (CFM) at UniSQ, delivers world class research in the design and development of innovative materials for diverse engineering applications. CFM’s true strength is in industrial engagement and development, to develop personnel, IP, new products, and open new sectors through collaborative research programs which utilise industry funding leveraged against state and national funding mechanisms to de-risk the cost of research and deliver maximum impact for industry, the funding body, and UniSQ. CFM is working closely with industry and other research institutions to develop cutting-edge technologies, through fundamental research and industry application in advanced composites and concrete, and to provide solution-support to the community.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a research specialist to join our research centre to carry out cutting-edge research studies in Aerated and 3D printed low-carbon emission concrete for bushfire resilient infrastructure.
What you'll do
Reporting to the Senior Lecturer (Civil Engineering), your research will focus on developing innovative, lightweight, and fire-resistant masonry blocks and facades for enhancing bushfire resiliency of housing and buildings using aerated concrete and concrete 3D printing technologies. Your responsibilities will also include:
- Actively building research collaborations and partnerships within and across civil infrastructure, under the mentorship of senior academic employees.
- Contributing to the growth of the Centre’s postgraduate research program in the testing and modelling of resilient infrastructure.
- Establishing and building collaborative research partnerships with a variety of partners.
What will help you succeed
Your energy and initiative, combined with your knowledge regarding advanced construction materials and concrete technology, will be key to your success in this role. In addition, you will have:
- An Honours degree or higher qualification in Structural or Civil Engineering with a specialisation in concrete technology. Progression towards or completion of a Doctoral qualification will be highly regarded.
- Relevant professional experience and research expertise in lightweight concrete technology, in particular for the application of extrusion and 3D printing technologies as well as material testing, fire testing and modelling.
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to engage effectively with key internal and external stakeholders.
For further information about this role, please contact Dr Saya Ramakrishnan, Senior Lecturer, via +61 7 3470 4512 or email Saya.Ramakrishnan@unisq.edu.au.
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To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.
Reference Number: 0156_07/24
Location: Springfield campus
Term: Full-time fixed-term appointment for 2 years (37.5 hrs/week)
Salary: Total remuneration range $91,140 to $122,268 pa (includes salary range of $77,008 to $103,311 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)
Closes: Sunday, 27 October 2024 at 11:30pm (AEST)
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