Senior Research Fellow - Space Materials, Coatings and Manufacturing

Senior Research Fellow - Space Materials, Coatings and Manufacturing

Space Technology and Industry Institute

Full-time, 3-years fixed term position in a central Hawthorn location
Academic Level C salary + 17% Superannuation and staff benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Senior Research Fellow to join the Space Technology and Industry Institute at Swinburne and play a pivotal role as we seek to further invest in our emerging, core program of Space Materials, Coatings and Manufacturing to tackle challenges at the forefront of human understanding and imagination.

Working with industry partners, you will develop and undertake applied research programs, including in areas of additive manufacturing, the use of advanced lightweight materials and surface coatings in applications for space and other applied fields. A particular focus will be on developing the process and equipment within the Institute to qualify such capabilities for space, including supporting our industry partners on that journey.

In this role, you will join a high-performing team with a strong collaborative tendency as we adopt a seamless offering of internal excellence for industry partners, supporting each other and the broader Swinburne research environment. You will be expected to participate in activities that foster and build further on existing links with government, business, communities and professions in Australia and internationally.

This position will foster a strong research culture that includes international collaboration, competitive grants and high-quality publications.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Experience in material science, additive manufacturing, materials testing, including substantial knowledge in areas relevant to the research project to be undertaken.
• Ability to independently conduct major experiments and research programs and/or in setting up complex or unusual equipment for a range of experiments and an understanding of the relevant testing standards.
• Demonstrated experience with the use of equipment and ability to prepare reports of technical nature and develop new test protocols to criteria and specified by customer.
• Demonstrated commitment to research in the university context, a capacity in the use of a variety of research methods and a track record of publishing quality academic journals.
• Demonstrated industry or consulting experience including established links with relevant industries and organisations is preferred.

Qualifications

• An earned doctoral qualification in physics, materials engineering, or a related discipline.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body is preferred.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution

Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice.

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

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Applications Close: Thursday, 26 September 2024 at 5pm.

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.

Disability and Reasonable Adjustments

Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates.

For a confidential discussion regarding accessibility requirements, or to provide feedback on how we can continue to improve our recruitment processes to better accommodate adjustments you require, please reach out to staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au.

Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne

Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program.

Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

For any support please contact staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan.

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes. As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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