The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)Sydney, NSWSimilar Jobs
Closing: 13-Jan-2025
Job Summary
Dates
Opening Date: 18-Nov-2024
Closing Date: 13-Jan-2025
Location
Sydney, NSW
Salary
Level A ($110K - $117k) plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
Responsibilities
Contribute independently or as a team member in collaborative industry-based research with a focus on the commercial development of existing projects targeting novel battery development, particularly Na-ion batteries.
Carry out independent and joint research on the commercial development of cathodes and anode materials for Na-ion batteries.
Design related research activities on commercialisation outcomes for Na-ion batteries and/or ancillary/alternative energy-storage technologies.
Support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities, e.g. surveys, literature reviews, data gathering and/or recording of results using appropriate research methods.
Assist with the supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate research students, research assistants, and interns in relevant research areas.
Assist with the management, operation, and maintenance of the relevant laboratories.
Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.
Requirements
A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
Background in applied electrochemistry for the design, fabrication, and analysis in the field of battery development, preferably Na-ion batteries.
Knowledge of aqueous chemistry applied to materials fabrication.
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 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 (35 hours per week) position.
Opportunity to work in one of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities.
Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion.
Career development opportunities through collaboration and learning from experienced researchers.
Notes
You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.
Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.
Contribute to the success of researchers by working closely with colleagues within the Library Research Services team.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver an array of research services and initiatives that enhance the university's research capacity and impact.
Engage with researchers and stakeholders to support activities such as research data management, scholarly publishing, metrics, and training on emerging research tools and research skills.
Requirements
Degree in information management or a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training/experience.
Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the role of the library in research processes and workflows.
Ability to demonstrate self-awareness, see things from another person’s perspective and actively seek out and act on feedback to improve knowledge, skills and behaviour.
Demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and monitor workflows within own area of responsibility and to collaborate effectively within and across teams, and with external stakeholders.
Benefits
17% employer contributed superannuation
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.
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.
The University of QueenslandSt Lucia CampusSimilar Jobs
Closing: 13-Jan-2025
Job Summary
Dates
Opening Date: 16-Dec-2024
Closing Date: 13-Jan-2025
Location
St Lucia Campus
Salary
Hourly rate in the range of $52.17 to $57.99, plus superannuation of 11% (HEW Level 5)
Responsibilities
Review and synthesise academic and industry literature on bus station use and valuation, focusing on economic implications for major commercial developments.
Analyse property valuation data using economic and statistical methods; assist in designing research experiments targeting bus station users.
Collect data through online and local site-specific surveys in Southeast Queensland; clean, analyse, and interpret data to assess the quantitative and qualitative value of bus stations.
Contribute to the safe and efficient operation of research equipment, infrastructure, methodologies and protocols in field data collection.
Assist with drafting research documentation (e.g., ethics and funding applications), conducting literature reviews, preparing reports and presentations, handling routine team administration, and performing other tasks as directed by the supervisor.
Requirements
Familiarity with South-East Queensland's public transport network, as obtained through some combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Excellent practical research skills and experience in relevant research methodology or techniques required for this research.
An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
An ability to work independently on routine procedures.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Well-organised, methodical and self-motivated.
Previous experience in a similar role would be considered favourably.
Benefits
Opportunity to work alongside leading researchers and contribute to impactful projects.
Flexible working hours as a casual employee.
Access to career development and support services at UQ.
Notes
The successful candidate may be required to complete background checks including, right to work in Australia, criminal history and education checks.
As a casual employee, and in line with Fair Work, there is no commitment to ongoing work in this position.
Applications will be reviewed as received, and candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date.
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)Kensington – Sydney, AustraliaSimilar Jobs
Closing: 14-Jan-2025
Job Summary
Dates
Opening Date: 16-Dec-2024
Closing Date: 14-Jan-2025
Location
Kensington – Sydney, Australia
Salary
Level A, Research Associate - AUD$110,059 to $117,718 per annum + 17% superannuation; Level B, Step 1, Senior Research Associate - AUD$123,620 per annum + 17% superannuation
Responsibilities
Conduct independent and team research within the field of predictive musculoskeletal simulations.
Contribute to writing scientific papers and reports for international journals.
Participate in conferences and workshops.
Supervise HDR students.
Engage with industry partners.
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 ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
Demonstrated track record of 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.
Strong background in biomechanics and in the application of biomechanical principles to the study of musculoskeletal pathologies and neuromuscular conditions (ideally cerebral palsy).
Proficiency in scripting languages (required: Python and MATLAB) and programming (desirable: C++).
Extensive experience with at least one musculoskeletal simulation software package (desirable: OpenSim).
Experience with the generation of predictive simulations using musculoskeletal models.
Benefits
Opportunity to develop scholarly research and professional activities both nationally and internationally.
Engagement with a diverse and talented community at UNSW.
Access to high-quality education programs and cutting-edge research.
Notes
This position is a fixed-term contract for 24 months.
Applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)Sydney, NSWSimilar Jobs
Closing: 13-Jan-2025
Job Summary
Dates
Opening Date: 16-Dec-2024
Closing Date: 13-Jan-2025
Location
Sydney, NSW
Salary
Level A - $110K - $117K plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
Responsibilities
Contribute independently or as a team member in collaborative research with a focus to enhance the quality of research outcomes in the Algebra and Geometry groups at UNSW Sydney
Collaborative or independent publications in leading international mathematical journals
Undertake specific research projects under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities
Participate in and present their work at domestic and international conferences and seminars
Assist with the supervision and mentoring of PhD students in the Algebra and Geometry groups at UNSW Sydney
Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct
Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others
Requirements
A PhD degree in Pure Mathematics in a related subject
Excellent oral and written communication skills
An outstanding track record of research publications
Demonstrated high-level analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision
Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships
Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills
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
Notes
You should provide a cover letter and systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.
For informal queries, please see the below contact details.
The University of MelbourneParkville, Victoria, AustraliaSimilar Jobs
Closing: 20-Jan-2025
Job Summary
Dates
Opening Date: 13-Dec-2024
Closing Date: 20-Jan-2025
Location
Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
Level A – $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super; Level B: $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
Supporting, developing, and managing a program of health economics research, including contributing to high-quality publications and research proposals.
Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to conduct impactful health economic evaluations in genomics and precision medicine.
Engaging with stakeholders by providing health economics input and presenting research findings at conferences and other forums.
Assisting with training activities and contributing to the development of new projects and grant applications.
Requirements
Honours level or Masters level qualification in a relevant discipline (Economics, Health Economics, Health Services Research, Health Sciences) - Level A
Postgraduate qualifications in a quantitative discipline with a demonstrated experience in health-related research – Level B
Experience in health economic evaluations, including data analysis and methodological research.
Quantitative research experience including writing research proposals, conducting literature reviews, conducting research and writing manuscripts.
Benefits
Salary packaging
Subsidised health and wellbeing services
Fitness and cultural clubs
Myki discounts
25% discount on graduate courses to staff and their immediate families
Generous leave provisions
Professional development opportunities.
Notes
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Provide quality hospitality and retail services in a range of outlets on campus.
Assist in maintaining the physical environment.
Work as part of a team to develop and improve operations.
Participate in a rostering system including some weekend work.
Requirements
Desire to be part of a fun, committed, and passionate team.
Passion for serving good food and coffee.
Genuine passion and excitement for providing excellent customer service.
Benefits
Supportive and fun team environment.
Great opportunity to grow and develop your skills.
Predominately Monday to Friday shifts.
Notes
A pre-employment functional screening is required.
This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.
Level 5 - $79,610 to $86,913 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
Responsibilities
Provide quality clinical and professional support to oral health clinicians and teaching staff.
Lead a small team of Dental Assistants.
Focus on the day-to-day operations of the Clinic.
Support the Clinical Director and the Clinical Operations Coordinator in meeting compliance with clinical and business operations.
Requirements
Relevant skills, qualifications and experience appropriate to the role.
Demonstrated experience in staff supervision including resource management.
Excellent patient-centred focus and ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
Ability to work in a busy environment and maintain safe work practices including infection control in a dental environment.
Proficiency in using Patient Management Systems and other database applications.
Benefits
Opportunity to build supervision skills through leading the Dental Assistant Team.
Work within an academic and commercial clinical environment.
Notes
This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.
For further information, contact Dr Jake Ball | Acting Clinical Director | jball@csu.edu.au | Ph: (02) 6365 7271.
The University of QueenslandSt Lucia CampusSimilar Jobs
Closing: 31-Jan-2025
Job Summary
Dates
Opening Date: 10-Dec-2024
Closing Date: 31-Jan-2025
Location
St Lucia Campus
Salary
Hourly rate in the range of $42.09 to $46.33, plus superannuation of 11% (HEW Level 3)
Responsibilities
Assist with the collection of data or samples.
Maintain accurate and up to date research records.
Prepare text, graphs and figures for research reports.
Actively participate in research group meetings with supervisor.
Participate in presentation of research findings to UQ’s research community in a research showcase.
Provide reflections to researchers on your experience.
Requirements
Completion of a Year Twelve or Diploma qualification, or a Certificate IV with relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
You are either a current student or prospective student at the University of Queensland (UQ).
Foundational knowledge of a discipline relevant to the research project.
Sound inter-personal and communication skills, with an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
Self-motivated and ability to prioritise workload to meet research deadlines.
A commitment to excellence, are conscientious with a high level of accuracy in work outputs.
The successful candidate may be required to complete background checks including, right to work in Australia.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements and hours may vary from week to week.
Regular remuneration increases – at least once a year.
Notes
The position is only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential.
As a casual employee, there is no commitment to ongoing work in this position.
The University of QueenslandSt Lucia CampusSimilar Jobs
Closing: 02-Jan-2025
Job Summary
Dates
Opening Date: 12-Dec-2024
Closing Date: 02-Jan-2025
Location
St Lucia Campus
Salary
Base salary will be in the range $78,944.40 - $87,750.37 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
Responsibilities
Receipt, processing, and storage of various human biological samples (e.g., blood, saliva, hair, urine, faeces) within strict timeframes, including handling and documentation in accordance with NHMRC guidelines.
Isolation of PBMCs, assistance in cell culture experiments, preparation of DNA/RNA for genomics, and processing samples for metabolomics assays.
Management of sample data, including receipt, tracking, and usage using custom database platforms, and maintaining research notes, data files, reports, and laboratory books.
Execution of project-specific tasks such as sample collation, high throughput genotyping, and providing specialised technical services in functional genomics (e.g., whole genome methylation, RNAseq, whole genome sequencing).
Troubleshoot scientific/technical equipment issues, laboratory housekeeping (stock control, solution preparation, low-temperature storage management, waste management), and ensuring research ethics compliance.
Contribute to the safe and efficient operation of research equipment and protocols, ensuring proper storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals and samples, and monitoring and documenting laboratory safety, risk management, and biosafety.
Assist with drafting research documentation (such as ethics and funding applications), conducting literature searches and reviews, handling routine team administration, and preparing reports, graphs, figures, and presentations on research outcomes throughout the research cycle.
Requirements
Completion of a degree level qualification in Biological Science or related discipline; or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Excellent practical research skills and experience in relevant research methodology or techniques required for this body of research.
Demonstrated ability to follow protocols and instructions to perform work within a laboratory environment.
Ability to learn new procedures and techniques and apply these new skills to complete projects.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
Ability to work independently on routine procedures.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Well-organised, methodical and self-motivated.
Previous experience in a similar role would be considered favourably.
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
UQ Study for Staff
On campus childcare options
Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day)
Salary packaging options
Notes
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. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Applications close Thursday 2 January at 11.00pm AEST (R-45992). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing Monday 20 January 2025.
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
On campus childcare options, Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day), Salary packaging options.
Notes
All applicants must upload a cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section and a resume.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mr James Cornish, james.cornish@uq.edu.au.
For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (R-46253) in the subject line.
The next update and shortlisting will begin in the second week of January 2025.
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)Sydney, NSW, AustraliaSimilar Jobs
Closing: 06-Jan-2025
Job Summary
Dates
Opening Date: 09-Dec-2024
Closing Date: 06-Jan-2025
Location
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Salary
Level 4 - $78k - $82k - plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
Responsibilities
Assist in the ongoing operation of the NSW-IMOS oceanography program including participation in field activities (both IMOS and other).
Setup, testing, and download of data from oceanographic instruments (including ADCPs, thermistors, CTDs, acoustic releases, GPS units, Moana TDs etc.).
Travel safely to and from mooring deployment locations; loading and unloading of gear from vehicles.
Assist in the deployment and recovery of oceanographic instruments at sea, including coastal moorings and CTDs from small boats under the supervision of senior staff.
Assist with sensor installations on Fishing vessels and liaise with fishing sector stakeholders.
Perform routine cleaning and maintenance, following established procedures and guidance from senior staff on more complex fault resolution (e.g. fault-finding, replacing batteries and O-rings etc.) and testing of all instrumentation types.
Maintaining up-to-date calibration and servicing registries.
Cleaning and maintenance of mooring lines and floats (e.g. replacing shackles, splicing new sections of line).
Preparing and shipping instruments for calibration or for deployment on fishing vessels.
Keeping an up-to-date inventory of instruments.
Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers regarding purchasing, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation.
Contribute to technical reports, presentations, research proposals and research publications where required.
Respond to a range of in-person, telephone and email enquiries from internal and external stakeholders, and initiate, action or escalate as necessary.
Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
Cooperate with all health and safety policy and procedures of the University and take all reasonable care to ensure your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself and others.
Requirements
A university degree in Oceanography or related discipline (including environmental science, coastal or ocean engineering, fisheries science), or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training or experience.
Physically fit with the ability to undertake manual handling of heavy equipment.
Ability to work at sea under a wide range of conditions, including manual handling of equipment on board vessel at sea, safety under standard operation procedures.
Willingness to travel occasionally and work flexible hours needed to support operational requirements.
Demonstrated offshore experience in assisting with the deployment of oceanographic instrumentation or similar boat-based field work.
Confident using a range of basic workshop tools for servicing and maintaining oceanographic gear.
Computing skills using desktop software and applications such as MS Office, Teams, Zoom.
Sound organisational skills including ability to prioritise tasks and duties under established priorities.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to provide effective service and support to lab colleagues and external collaborators.
Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated capacity to work effectively independently under guidance, or as part of a team.
Current drivers’ licence, First Aid certificate or ability to obtain one.
Demonstrated ability in the use and administration of online systems and databases.
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
17% Superannuation
Annual leave loading
Fixed Term – 2.5 years
Full-time (35 hours per week)
Notes
There is no visa sponsorship available for this role.
You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.