Postdoctoral Jobs at Australian Universities

Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 15-Sep-2024

Location

Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Salary

Salary Package: Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Level A), from $84,437 to $113,697 plus 17% employer's superannuation and leave loading

Responsibilities

Developing novel biomarkers aimed at understanding the patho-physiology underlying disabling symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and Dementia with Lewy Bodies.
Predicting the development of the disease from prodromal populations such as idiopathic REM sleep behaviour disorder.
Tracking the progression of the disease and generating translational insights from the patho-physiology of these disorders to guide therapeutic targets.
Working closely with the principal investigators of the program.
Supervising junior researchers within the laboratory.
Writing up findings and analyses for submission to high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
Developing new research ideas with the team.
Presenting findings at local, national, and international conferences.
Building and maintaining a reputation for academic excellence.

Requirements

PhD in neuroscience, neuro-imaging, physics, biomedical engineering, or related fields.
Previous experience in neuro-imaging, with functional neuro-imaging being desirable.
Experience or basic understanding of statistical or programming software/languages such as MATLAB, R, or Python.
Ability to manage large and complex research projects.
Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in all aspects of the research process, including study design and implementation, analysis, reporting, and publication of study findings.
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise multiple competing deadlines.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and experience in establishing and maintaining strong relationships internally and externally.
Demonstrated ability to supervise junior researchers.

Benefits

Access to existing datasets comprising clinical, neuro-imaging, neuro-psychological and physiological variables.
Access to larger datasets derived from extensive international collaborative networks.
Research and clinical mentorship from internationally recognized leaders in the field.

Notes

Role Enquiries: Professor Simon Lewis, simon.lewis@mq.edu.au
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account.

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Dates

30 May 2024 - Job Opening
30 Jun 2024 - Job Closing

Responsibilities

Engage in individual and/or collaborative research in a manner consistent with disciplinary practice.
Create scholarly impact in the discipline which is recognised by peers in the advancement of disciplinary knowledge.
Conduct research/scholarly activities under limited supervision, either independently or as a member of a team (as per the norms of the discipline).
Establish a personal research portfolio and start developing independent research proposals.
Contribute to the development of applications for competitive funding under the guidance of senior colleagues.
Participate as co-investigator or chief investigator in competitive grant applications, or show evidence of active participation in research collaborations funded by competitive grants.

Requirements

A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
Career development opportunities
17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

Notes

Duration: Fixed Term contract
Employment Type: Full Time - 35 hours per week
The role reports to Professor Bruce Preston and has no direct reports.

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Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 09-Sep-2024

Responsibilities

Conduct original research on pollinators in native seed production areas.
Understand how different horticultural practices and designs influence pollinator visitation and seed yields.
Characterise pollinator visitation and behaviour to estimate pollen dispersal and mating patterns through innovative fieldwork techniques and technologies.
Communicate findings at scientific meetings and publish research in high-impact international journals.
Liaise with and provide updates to industry stakeholders and funders.
Engage in career mentoring, teaching, student co-supervision, and leadership development.

Requirements

PhD degree or equivalent professional experience in a research field related to pollinator biology or plant pollination.
Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in entomology and pollination biology, including collecting and analysing data from field experiments.
Strong statistical skills and comfort using relevant statistical platforms, preferably R.
Strong grasp of data management and reproducible research practices.
Possession of a valid NSW driver's licence is essential for field work.

Benefits

Opportunities for career mentoring, teaching, and student co-supervision.
Leadership development opportunities.

Notes

Only applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.
Evidence of full-time working rights in Australia is required at the time of application.

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Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 29-Sep-2024

Responsibilities

Conduct research on gravitational wave sources and radio transients using radio interferometry.
Schedule observations and contribute to data reduction and analysis of radio interferometry data.
Focus on high angular resolution observations enabled by Very Long Baseline Interferometry facilities.
Investigate radio pulsars and their use in detecting nanohertz gravitational waves.
Explore electromagnetic counterparts to compact object mergers and study Fast Radio Bursts.
Pursue independent research aligned with the astrophysics of compact objects.

Requirements

Experience with radio interferometers and proficiency with radio astronomy data reduction software such as CASA, AIPS, difmap, or ParselTongue.
Knowledge of statistical techniques and modern scientific computing.
Ability to communicate scientific results effectively in both verbal and written forms.
Experience with Very Long Baseline Interferometry is desirable.
Research experience in fields related to compact object mergers, such as accretion, gravitational waves, and radio pulsars.
A PhD or equivalent in astrophysics or a closely related field.

Benefits

Flexible working options including hybrid working arrangements and part-time options.
Generous travel funding and grants to support innovation and research translation.
Ongoing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion training.
Dedicated Career Development, Outreach, and Research Translation programs.
Carer Grant Scheme.
Support for work-life balance through leave and carer policies.

Notes

Appointment subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
Applications close on Sunday, 29 September 2024 at 11:30pm.

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Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 08-Sep-2024

Responsibilities

Conduct original research to advance gene annotations, characterise gene functions, and decipher regulatory mechanisms in almond and mango crops.
Collaborate with breeders and academic institutions to develop molecular markers and precision breeding techniques.
Communicate research findings at scientific meetings and publish in high-impact journals.
Provide research updates to funders, breeders, growers, and other stakeholders.
Contribute to teaching and co-supervise students.

Requirements

Ph.D. degree or equivalent professional experience in a research field related to molecular plant biology, genetics, genomics and/or biochemistry.
Expertise in plant genomics, genetic manipulation, molecular biology, cellular biochemistry, tissue culture, and bioinformatics.
Skilled in metabolome, transcriptome, methylome, and epigenomic analyses.
Adept at managing data and ensuring reproducible research with strong statistical foundations.
Ability to prepare milestone reports and write manuscripts for publication.

Benefits

Tailored career mentoring plan.
Opportunity to contribute to teaching.
Work in a world-leading research institute with unique research facilities.
Full-time fixed-term position for 3 years.

Notes

You must provide evidence of your full-time working rights in Australia at time of application.
Only applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

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Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 08-Sep-2024

Responsibilities

Conduct original research to advance gene annotations, characterise gene functions, and decipher regulatory mechanisms in almond and mango crops.
Collaborate with breeders and academic institutions to develop molecular markers and precision breeding techniques.
Communicate research findings at scientific meetings and publish in high-impact journals.
Provide research updates to funders, breeders, growers, and other stakeholders.
Contribute to teaching and co-supervise students.

Requirements

Ph.D. degree or equivalent professional experience in a research field related to molecular plant molecular biology, genetics, genomics and/or biochemistry.
Expertise in plant genomics, genetic manipulation, molecular biology, cellular biochemistry, tissue culture, and bioinformatics.
Skilled in metabolome, transcriptome, methylome, and epigenomic analyses metabolite extractions to statistical and graphic data output.
Adept at managing data and ensuring reproducible research with strong statistical foundations.
Ability to prepare milestone reports and write manuscripts for publication.

Benefits

Tailored career mentoring plan.
Opportunity to contribute to teaching.
Travel to other locations for research collaboration.

Notes

You must provide evidence of your full-time working rights in Australia at time of application.
Only applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

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Dates

Opening Date: 20-Aug-2024
Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024

Responsibilities

Develop multiscale geomechanical tools and workflows for basin-scale screening for CCS locations.
Enable prediction of pre-injection stress conditions and geomechanical properties of potential CO2 storage sites.
Quantify the impacts of historical injection and extraction activities on poro-thermo-mechanical properties of CO2 reservoirs.
Understand the impact of fault rock properties on the likelihood of fault reactivation during CO2 injection.
Constrain the effects of CO2-water-rock interactions on the geomechanical integrity of reservoirs and seals.

Requirements

A completed or nearly completed PhD in structural geology, geomechanics, tectonics or geophysics.
An established record of scientific achievements in structural geology, geomechanics, tectonics or geophysics, including publications in international peer-reviewed journals.
Demonstrated knowledge and outstanding interdisciplinary research skills related to shallow crustal deformation and geomechanics.
Fluency in written and spoken English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a diverse research team.
Strong potential to secure nationally competitive grants for research initiatives.

Benefits

Salary packaging options available.
High-quality professional development programs and activities.
Access to an on-campus health clinic, gym, and other fitness facilities.

Notes

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: Not Available

Location

90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556

Salary

Level A, $77,996 - $105,612 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation

Responsibilities

Conduct innovative and impactful research in the field of science, technology, and engineering.
Collaborate with academic staff and students on research projects.
Publish research findings in scientific journals and present at conferences.
Engage in community outreach and education activities.

Requirements

A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 3 years.
Access to a positive and inclusive work environment.
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Notes

This position is part of the School of Science, Technology and Engineering at UniSC Sunshine Coast.

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Dates

Opening Date: 29-Aug-2024
Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024

Location

Bundoora, Melbourne, Australia

Salary

17% employer contributed superannuation

Responsibilities

Contribute to the research program aligned to the new Victorian Centre for Virtual Health Research (VVHR) at Northern Health.
Collaborate on and contribute to existing research projects.
Seek funding for new research projects.

Requirements

Completion of a PhD or equivalent qualifications or research experience in a relevant field.
A record of publications, conference papers and/or reports, or professional or technical contributions which provide evidence of strong research potential.
Demonstrated ability to supervise, or co-supervise, Honours, Masters and/or PhD students.
Ability to liaise effectively with a range of collaborators nationally and/or internationally and with industry partners.
Experience in the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies.
Demonstrated experience in managing clinical trials or complex projects involving human participants.
Experience working in or with health services.

Benefits

17% employer contributed superannuation
On site child care facilities
Flexible work arrangements
Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

Notes

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents: Cover letter, An up-to-date resume and; A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is found in the position description.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

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Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 30-Sep-2024

Location

St Lucia Campus

Salary

Base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

Responsibilities

Establish a research program and collaborate on research projects.
Seek and manage research funding.
Publish in reputable journals.
Utilise best practice research methodologies.
Participate in project discussions.
Supervise students and manage employees.
Provide performance feedback and training.
Resolve conflicts and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.
Develop partnerships and demonstrate leadership through mentoring.
Engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, and provide support to colleagues.

Requirements

Completion of a PhD in fields relating to molecular biology.
Strong experience with molecular biology and biochemistry techniques, including PCR, cloning, and recombinant protein expression.
Knowledge of and experience with recombinant display libraries (e.g., phage, yeast and/or mRNA display).
Experience with cell biology techniques, including cell culturing and flow cytometry, is considered favourably.
Experience with peptides is considered favourably.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and independently on research projects.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
Successful candidates may be required to complete pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia.

Benefits

Up to 12 months fixed-term position.
Access to world-class facilities and equipment.
Grant writing support and greater research funding opportunities.
Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave.
17.5% annual leave loading.
Flexible working arrangements including hybrid on-site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times.
Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

Notes

Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.
Relocation support package is available for those relocating from interstate or overseas.
Applications will be reviewed as received and candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date.

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Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 20-Sep-2024

Location

St Lucia Campus

Salary

Base salary will be in the range $78,871 - $130,765 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A/B)

Responsibilities

Independently lead research activities
Contribute to collaborative work
Improve the observability of digital advertising
Support data donation research with Australian participants
Develop data donation methods
Manage recruitment and engagement with participants
Organise and analyse donated data

Requirements

Completion or near completion of a PhD in Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Science and Technology Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Public Policy or another relevant discipline
An emerging profile in research in automated-decision making, advertising and/or digital media platforms
Demonstrated competence in cultural, social and/or digital research methods involving human participants
Ability to work collaboratively within a team while maintaining an individual research profile
Emerging research track record of high-quality publications and grant applications
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Benefits

Access to world-class facilities and equipment
Grant writing support
Greater research funding opportunities
Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave
17.5% annual leave loading
Flexible working arrangements including hybrid on-site/WFH options
Career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process

Notes

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks
Visa sponsorship may be available
Support with the visa sponsorship process and relocation support package available

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Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024

Location

St Lucia Campus

Salary

Base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

Responsibilities

Conduct and analyse research on Alzheimer's disease, contribute to quality research outputs, and seek competitive funding.
Co-supervise and support research students, develop research group skills, and manage research staff effectively.
Demonstrate citizenship aligned with UQ values, collaborate on group activities, and support academic and administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

Completion or near completion of a PhD in the discipline area of molecular and cellular biology or a related biological discipline.
Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals.
Experience with primary neuronal cultures.
Experience in molecular biology and biochemical techniques including cloning, mutagenesis, lentiviral vector preparation and transduction, PCR, qPCR, etc.
Experience in advanced imaging techniques, such as super-resolution microscopy, is desirable.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and independently, with strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
Experience or familiarity with omics approaches.

Benefits

Access to world-class facilities and equipment.
Grant writing support and greater research funding opportunities.
Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave.
17.5% annual leave loading.
Flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times.
Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

Notes

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check, mandatory immunisations.
It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases.
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.

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Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 28-Sep-2024

Location

St Lucia Campus

Salary

Base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

Responsibilities

Establish a research program
Collaborate on research projects
Seek and manage research funding
Publish in reputable journals
Utilize best practice research methodologies
Participate in project discussions
Supervise students
Recruit and manage employees
Provide performance feedback and training
Resolve conflicts
Ensure correct remuneration and benefits
Develop partnerships
Demonstrate leadership through mentoring
Engage in internal service roles and committees
Perform administrative functions
Provide support to colleagues
Uphold university values

Requirements

Completion or near completion of a PhD in Neuroscience or related area
An emerging profile in research in Neurodevelopmental Neuroscience
Experience with in vitro patch-clamp recordings in mice
Embryonic brain dissection experience
Strong knowledge of basal ganglia development
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strong initiative in balancing workload
Ability to analyze and solve problems
Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment
General knowledge and understanding of equal opportunity principles
Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals
Experience presenting at conferences
Contributions towards obtaining external research funding

Benefits

Access to world-class facilities and equipment
Grant writing support
Greater research funding opportunities
26 weeks of paid parental leave
17.5% annual leave loading
Flexible working arrangements including hybrid options
Flexible start/finish times
Genuine career progression opportunities via academic promotions process

Notes

Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment
Relocation support package available for those moving from interstate or overseas
Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Thursday 3 October

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Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 22-Sep-2023

Location

Dutton Park

Salary

Base salary will be in the range $78,871 - $105,004 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

Responsibilities

Produces quality research outputs consistent with discipline norms by publishing or exhibiting in high quality outlets.
Participate in applications for competitive research funding to support projects and activities.
Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.
Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

Requirements

Completion or near completion of a PhD in neuroscience, immunology or cancer biology.
An emerging profile in research in biomedical research.
Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.
Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, mandatory immunisations.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.

Benefits

Access to world-class facilities and equipment.
Grant writing support and greater research funding opportunities.
Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave.
17.5% annual leave loading.
Flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times.
Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

Notes

Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 1st October.
Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential.

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Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 08-Sep-2024

Location

St Lucia Campus

Salary

Base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

Responsibilities

Develop an ambitious mRNA research program to develop new mRNA cancer therapies.
Lead development of the Australian Cancer Vaccine Centre.
Produce quality research outputs consistent with discipline norms by publishing or exhibiting in high quality outlets.
Lead applications for competitive research funding to support projects and activities.
Work with a passionate team of mRNA scientists on joint research projects and applications for competitive research funding support.
Contribute to progressing towards transfer of knowledge, technology and practices to research end users through translation, including commercialisation of UQ intellectual property.
Develop a coherent research program and an emerging research profile.
Review and draw upon best practice research methodologies.
Partner with industry leaders on novel technology development.
Contribute to the supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, supervise and manage researcher development, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.
Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

Requirements

Completion or near completion of a PhD in mRNA sciences, molecular biology, immunology or related discipline.
An emerging profile in research in molecular biology/cancer research/immunology.
Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.
Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities.
Competitive for national fellowship schemes (e.g NHMRC and ARC) by the end of three year period.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.
Work Rights: You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Benefits

Access to world-class facilities and equipment.
Grant writing support.
Greater research funding opportunities.
Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave.
17.5% annual leave loading.
Flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times.
Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

Notes

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Seth Cheetham – s.cheetham@uq.edu.au
For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Applications close 8 September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-42269). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for September.

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Dates

Opening Date: 20-Sep-2024
Closing Date: Not Available

Location

Hassall Street, Parramatta Campus

Salary

Remuneration: $106,765 to $128,989 p.a. including Super & Leave Loading

Responsibilities

Conduct research in advanced aerospace composite materials and structures.
Collaborate with faculty and industry partners on research projects.
Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
Present research at conferences and workshops.
Supervise undergraduate and graduate students in research activities.

Requirements

PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
Strong background in composite materials and structures.
Experience with experimental and computational methods in materials research.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary package.
Access to professional development opportunities.
Flexible working arrangements.
Supportive research environment.
Opportunities for collaboration with industry.

Notes

This position is open to Western Sydney University internal applicants only.
Full-time, Fixed term position for 3 years.

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Dates

Opening Date: 08-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 08-Sep-2024

Location

Western’s Hawkesbury Campus

Salary

$106,765 to $128,989 p.a. Inclusive of Superannuation + Leave Loading

Responsibilities

Conduct research in plant molecular biology and almond crop genomics.
Collaborate with other researchers and stakeholders in the field.
Publish research findings in academic journals and present at conferences.
Supervise and mentor junior researchers and students.

Requirements

PhD in Plant Molecular Biology, Genomics, or a related field.
Experience in molecular biology techniques and genomic analysis.
Strong publication record in relevant research areas.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package.
Access to professional development opportunities.
Flexible working arrangements.
Supportive research environment.

Notes

This position is open to Western Sydney University internal applicants only.

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Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 20-Sep-2024

Location

Hassall Street, Parramatta Campus

Salary

Academic Level A $106,765 to $128,989 p.a. (comprising Salary of $90,218 to $108,997 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Responsibilities

Lead an active research program (as agreed with the Dean)
Develop research proposals in applied and fundamental research
Assist in the supervision of Honours, Master, and PhD students

Requirements

Hold a doctoral qualification in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
Demonstrated expertise in the finite element modelling of FRP composite structures
Advanced understanding of the fracture and damage mechanics of these materials
Experience in developing user subroutines in ABAQUS
Proficiency in FORTRAN coding
Proven track record of delivering high-quality research, evidenced by publications in Q1 journals
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal abilities to work effectively within a team
Capacity to contribute to the supervision of Honours and HDR students
Experience in conducting material and structural testing

Benefits

Not Available

Notes

Only internal applicants employed by Western Sydney University are eligible to apply.
Travel to other campuses may be required when operational needs arise.

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Dates

Opening Date: 29-Aug-2024
Closing Date: 18-Sep-2024

Location

Kensington – Sydney, Australia

Salary

Salary, Level A - $110,059 to $117,718 per annum + 17% superannuation

Responsibilities

Enhance research skills by working on specific projects related to blast furnace modelling.
Focus on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and heat and mass balance (HMB) modelling of low-carbon blast furnace ironmaking.
Develop scholarly research and professional activities both nationally and internationally.
Contribute to the writing of scientific papers and reports for international journals.
Participate in conferences and workshops.
Supervise HDR students.
Engage actively with industry partners.

Requirements

A PhD in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related area, and/or relevant work experience.
Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
Demonstrated track record of high-impact publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Benefits

Full time fixed-term contract – 12 months with likely extension.
Opportunity to work in a top-ranked school known for quality education and cutting-edge research.
Engagement with a diverse and talented community.
Access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

Notes

Applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community.

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Dates

Opening Date: 29-Aug-2024
Closing Date: 18-Sep-2024

Location

Kensington – Sydney, Australia

Salary

Salary, Level A - $110,059 to $117,718 per annum + 17% superannuation

Responsibilities

Enhance research skills by working on specific projects related to blast furnace modelling.
Focus on CFD-DEM modelling of low-carbon blast furnace ironmaking.
Contribute to the writing of scientific papers and reports for international journals.
Participate in conferences and workshops.
Supervise HDR students.
Engage actively with industry partners.

Requirements

A PhD in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related area, and/or relevant work experience.
Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
Demonstrated track record of high-impact publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Benefits

Full time fixed-term contract – 12 months with likely extension.
Opportunity to develop scholarly research and professional activities both nationally and internationally.

Notes

This position reports to Prof. Yansong Shen with no direct reports.
Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description.

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Advanced Aerospace Composite Materials and Structures

Postdoctoral Fellow in Blast Furnace Modelling, CFD & HMB

Postdoctoral Fellow in Blast Furnace Modelling, CFD-DEM

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