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Job Summary
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Responsibilities
manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small-scale project management to coordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines
adopt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols
train postgraduate and undergraduate students on scientific techniques and experimental protocols
organise and document weekly research meetings with research collaborators
prepare research progress reports upon requests from research collaborators
prepare journal articles based on experimental results or systematic literature reviews for publication in high-impact journals
develop new research ideas and present detailed proposals for competitive grants or fellowship applications
ensure that all aspects of the research program are conducted according to WHS regulations.
Requirements
a PhD in chemical engineering/material science and engineering/chemistry (electrochemistry) or other closely related field from a reputable institution
a good track record of publications in top journals on catalyst research
experience in synthesis and characterisation, in particular in hydrogen production and/or hydrogen fuel cells
experience in catalyst characterisation, e.g., SEM/TEM/XRD/Raman XAS/physisorption/electrochemical tools
experience in assembly and conducting electrochemical tests using
excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high written and spoken English competency.
Benefits
Base Salary, Level A6 $105,350 p.a. + 17% superannuation
Notes
Full-time, fixed term until 31 January 2026.
Located at the Faculty of Engineering on the Darlington Campus
This position is funded by an Australian Research Council Discovery project.
Working closely with Professor Yuan Chen and his team