- Employment Type: Full time – 35 hours per week
- Duration: 4.5-year appointment or until Feb 2029
- Remuneration: Level A6 from $110,059 (as of 1st July 2024) + 17% super and leave loading
- Location: Kensington Campus, NSW Australia
Why your role matters:
To meet critical sustainability goals, the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector needs to accelerate digital transformation processes. We are looking for a qualified applicant to join our diverse cohort of researchers leading the change. At Arch_Manu, we are embarking on an ambitious program of industry-embedded research and training activities guided by our 6 objectives: to reduce the (1) carbon emissions, (2) resource consumption, and (3) waste production of the AEC sector, while delivering projects (4) on time, (5) on budget, and (6) for the benefit of the community.
The ARC Centre for Next-Gen Architectural Manufacturing (Arch_Manu) is a funded by the Australian Research Council, bringing together local and international universities and industry partners to address some of the most pressing challenges faced by the AEC sector today. Arch_Manu includes a cohort of 25 PhD candidates and 25 academics across 3 local university institutions (Swinburne University of Technology, UNSW, and University of Adelaide), supported by Partner Investigators in industry and academia, both locally and abroad. This Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Associate position is one of 3 that will be offered with the Centre.
As an Arch_Manu researcher, you will be part of an interdisciplinary network of researchers working collaboratively on interconnected industry problems and challenges. You will have the opportunity to develop more effective workflows, tools, and software, and contribute to sector-directed educational content that will uplift the digital skills and commercial opportunities of Australian AEC.
Further, you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with our industry partners in an embedded mode, based within their offices and collaborating with their project teams on various interdisciplinary research projects. Our industry partners (including renowned firms such as Architectus, Bollinger + Grohmann, Cox, Grimshaw, and Tzannes) will provide you with practical industry experience and exposure to world class AEC projects.
You will also have access to domain experts in partnering international institutions (University College London, Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia Barcelona, the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts Copenhagen) and peak body organisations (Australian Institute of Architects, Association of Consulting Architects Australia, Architects Accreditation Council of Australia, NSW Registration Board), further enhancing your research and networking opportunities.
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Associate will undertake research related to the Centre’s ongoing research commitments.
Accountabilities
Specific accountabilities for this role include:
- developing and leading collaborative research projects with industry partners and other Arch_Manu researchers;
- mentoring and supervising PhD candidates;
- designing, coordinating, preparing and submitting external grant applications and tenders;
- leading the preparation and submission of papers for publication;
- preparing human research ethics applications;
- disseminating Arch_Manu research through high-quality industry reports; and
- contributing to the development of sector-focused training content.
Further, optional opportunities for teaching into undergraduate and postgraduate degrees will build the necessary skills for promotion into lecturing positions in the future.
As we are an interdisciplinary research initiative with interests across a spectrum of disciplines, we are open to applicants from architecture, engineering, business, design, computer science.
At The Centre, we understand that research is strengthened by diversity in perspectives, skills and lived experiences. With this in mind, we are striving to create an inclusive and representative cohort. We strongly encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply, no matter your race, culture, age, gender or ability.
Join us at the forefront of the digital transformation in the AEC sector, where you will have the opportunity to make a real impact, work with industry leaders, collaborate with fellow researchers, and contribute to cutting-edge research projects. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to be part of the next generation of leaders in shaping the future of architectural design and engineering through digitisation.
Apply now and unlock your potential!
Benefits:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
- 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)
How to Apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application, upload your CV and include a 2-page (maximum) document addressing how your skills and experience match the selection criteria (as outlined in the position description) for this position.
Applications close: Thursday 16th May 2024 at 11:30pm Sydney Australia time.
Get in touch:
For any questions related to the recruitment process please contact:
Persa Tzakis
p.tzakis@unsw.edu.au
Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed above.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
