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The Opportunity

The School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering is seeking a Research Associate / Senior Research Associate. In this role you will be conducting research both independently and as part of a team. Your research will focus on characterising and improving the cryogenic performance of carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites. The cryogenic materials will be assessed for their use in novel cryocompressed hydrogen storage systems.

This position will give you the opportunity to develop your industry research and professional activities. You will also have the opportunity to participate in conferences and workshops, assist with the supervision of students, and have active engagement with fellow researchers both at UNSW and other institutions.

This role reports to A/Prof. Garth Pearce and has no direct reports.

• Salary
  • Research Associate (Level A) – AUD $110,059 to $117,718 per annum + 17% superannuation
  • Senior Research Associate (Level B) AUD$123,620 to $145,730 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Fixed-term contract – 12 to 14 months
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

The School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering that is internationally recognised for its excellence in research and teaching. Our mission is to nurture students to become industry leaders who will generate societal, economic, and environmental benefits. The School is one of the largest and most prestigious schools Australia for thriving research programs and contribution to education excellence in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics and Mechatronic Engineering. Our Schools QS ranking for 2023 is #49 globally and the highest in Australia. The ARWU (Shanghai) Rankings for 2023 ranked the subject Mechanical Engineering at #36 globally and the highest in Australia. Aerospace Engineering at UNSW was ranked #45 globally. For further information on our school go to - https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/our-schools/mechanical-and-manufacturing-engineering

Skills and Experience

Level A

• A PhD (or soon to be awarded) in a related discipline, such as Mechanical/Aerospace/Materials/ Manufacturing Engineering.
• Research experience developing and characterising high-performance cryogenic composite materials.
• Demonstrated ability to work with analytical materials characterisation tools (SEM, Raman, FTIR, etc).
• 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.

Level B

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated research achievements developing and characterising high-performance cryogenic composite materials.
• Demonstrated research achievements obtained with analytical materials characterisation tools (SEM, Raman, FTIR, etc).
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated excellent 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.
• A strong practice of maintaining open-source code repository.
• 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.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding and/or industry projects through effective liaison with external local and international researchers, industry and government.
• 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.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.

To Apply:

Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Sunday 27^th October 2024

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