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Full-time, Fixed Term position for 3 years Salary Academic Level A6-A8 ($102,047 - $ 109,536 p.a.) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Melbourne CBD campus and the potential to work across other RMIT campuses as required Drive industry-connected research with real-world impact RMIT University is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow (Level A) to join the School of Engineering and contribute to industry-engaged research in construction materials and modelling. This role offers a rare opportunity to work across laboratory experimentation, scaled-up prototype testing, and field demonstration, partnering closely with industry to deliver contracted research outcomes that address real engineering challenges. Over the three-year appointment, you will build increasing research independence while strengthening your publication record, industry profile, and funding capability. About the Role As a Research Fellow (Level A), you will undertake high-quality research aligned with RMIT's research strategy, working with increasing autonomy as your skills and experience develop. You will collaborate closely with academic colleagues, industry partners, and higher degree researchers to deliver impactful, applied research outcomes. Your work will span advanced material characterisation, modelling, experimental validation, and field demonstration, contributing to publications, conference presentations, technical reports, and future funding proposals You may also contribute to limited undergraduate teaching and research supervision, supporting a collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment. About You You are a technically strong and collaborative researcher who enjoys translating fundamental research into applied outcomes with industry relevance. To be successful in this role, you will bring: Demonstrated ability to work in laboratory based experimental research and participate in scaled-up prototype testing and field demonstration with project team and industry partners. Demonstrated research track record in construction material modelling (mesoscopic/macroscopic), advanced material characterization using chemistry and microscopy techniques, and concrete durability. Evidence of research output including publications, conference contributions and/or technical reports in the field. Ability to generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government. Ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment, including the demonstrated ability to confidently and effectively work with colleagues, project team leaders, and industry partners. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills appropriate for interacting with higher degree by research candidates, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary, international collaborations. Qualifications Mandatory: PhD in Civil Engineering, Material Science/Engineering or has submitted PhD thesis for final examination, or a related discipline with specialisation in construction materials and modelling. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. About the RMIT STEM College The STEM College holds a leading position in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, and to support collaboration across all areas of STEM. The STEM College employs 1,000+ staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 25,000 students. Our vibrant research community attracts funding from a range of government and industry sources in support of high impact research that transforms industries, shapes lives and communities. The College offers higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing. Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. We have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale. Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College's inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community of achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria's first ever Dean of STEM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College. To Apply Please click the 'Apply' link below and upload the following documents: Your CV A cover letter A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Dr Chamila Gunasekara via email chamila.gunasekara@rmit.edu.au For further information regarding recruitment processes, please contact Jennifer Pham, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au Please do not share your application to this email address. Position Description - Research Fellow (Level A) Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements. Applications close on Sunday 22 February 2026 at 11.59pm. RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers. 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Join Our Team – Research Fellow Opportunity at the Optoelectronics Research Centre We are seeking a Research Fellow with a strong background in optical glass science and fabrication to join the EPSRC-funded PURE collaboration between the University of Southampton and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). This role sits at the boundary between fundamental glass materials science and world-leading integrated photonics. The central goal is to fabricate and understand ultra-low-loss silica-based waveguides and ring resonators that push optical loss to the physical limits set by glass chemistry, deposition physics, and surface roughness. Are you a glass scientist excited to contribute to breakthroughs in quantum optics, precision sensing, and next-generation photonic systems? If so, we’d love to hear from you. We invite applications to join our welcoming and collaborative team of world-leading researchers at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), University of Southampton. With over 350 staff and students, the ORC is an internationally recognised hub for cutting-edge research, delivering real-world impact across photonics, manufacturing, communication technologies, augmented reality, healthcare, renewable energy, and environmental solutions. About the Role As a valued member of our team, you will play a key role in the fabrication and characterisation of ultra-pure doped silica glass layers used to form the lowest-loss on-chip optical resonators ever demonstrated. You will work on: Glass deposition using flame hydrolysis and related vapour phase methods Control of hydroxyl, metallic and particulate contamination in optical silica Understanding how the glass structure, impurities and interfaces set optical loss Fabrication of waveguides and ring resonators from these glass layers Optical characterisation of loss, scattering and resonator finesse A core part of this role will involve close collaboration with our partners at Caltech and inter-institute visits to drive the project forward and translate our research into tangible innovations for the UK’s growing photonics sector, building upon our recent work published in Nature (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09889-w). Your Responsibilities As part of the role, you will be required to operate and maintain state-of-the-art fabrication and characterisation equipment, liaise with our project partners at Caltech, develop innovative solutions, create new devices, publish results in leading journals, and investigate the potential to commercialise your outputs. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will help us create high-performance optical components that advance our research goals and commercial partnerships. Who We’re Looking For We seek a talented research fellow with skills and knowledge to complement our team. You should be comfortable working in a lab environment with furnaces, deposition systems, cleanroom tools and optical characterisation equipment. Experience with integrated photonics or resonators is useful, but a deep understanding of glass and materials behaviour is more important. We are looking for someone who enjoys building things, measuring them properly, and then figuring out why they behave the way they do. Applications are encouraged from those with a strong background in glass science, complemented by experience in optical fibre fabrication or photonics.  We are looking for a self-motivated researcher with good experimental skills who is willing to conduct research independently and collaboratively, and who values contributing to a supportive team environment. You will also help train and support researchers and PhD students in this role, so strong communication and mentoring skills will be a plus. A PhD or equivalent professional qualification is essential. Due to the topic of the work, candidates must be exempt or eligible for an ATAS certificate; more details on ATAS can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme. Informal enquiries: Prof James Gates gates@southampton.ac.uk

Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Permanent Salary: Professorial/Level 8: Competitive open band commencing at £76,345 per annum Apply by: 02/03/2026 Role Description We welcome applications from thought-leading academics and industry leaders or passionate researchers wishing to join the Centre of Assured and Connected Autonomy. About the Role The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences is seeking to appoint within the Centre of Assured and Connected Autonomy, a Saab Chair in Autonomous Air Transport Systems of international standing. The position will take up a leadership role in the Faculty by bringing together research in autonomous air transport systems. Saab UK is a British company that is part of Saab Group’s global high-technology operations. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space and civil security. Saab UK brings together the best of Swedish and British innovation and engineering to provide customers with products and solutions that push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. Saab’s mission is to help our customers to keep people and society safe. Saab’s partnerships with UK customers and industry enable the delivery of innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. Saab invest 23% of annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia. Specialisations within the UK include software engineering, autonomy, radar and sensing, underwater robotics, AI, and training. This role will work closely with Saab UK to help advance technology in areas such as autonomy, air systems, air traffic management, uncrewed systems, and sensors. Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to obtain UK Security Clearance (BPSS). About You To be considered for this opportunity you will hold a PhD in a relevant discipline and have an internationally recognised track record in the field of Autonomous Air Transport Systems. This will be evidenced by high quality publications, and competitive research funding or senior level industry experience. You will have demonstrated experience in being able to negotiate, plan, develop and successfully implement strategic large-scale projects and win national and international research funding. About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. The Centre has a long history of internationally leading research in uncrewed platform research (swarm drones, human-machine teaming) with major collaborations with aerospace and defence primes. It has key laboratories in drone platform experimentation, human-machine cockpit and mission command teaming, 6th Generation Open Radio Access Network national testbed, as well as an uncrewed air traffic management lab. It has 10+ academic staff members and approximately 15 research fellows, running several EPSRC and EU projects. It also hosts 3 MSc courses: 1. Applied AI, 2. Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics & Control, and 3. Advanced Air Mobility Systems. These are supported by strong industrial partnerships and civil government stakeholders. Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.  We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply                                    For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Professor Weisi Guo, Head of the Centre of Assured and Connected Autonomy, on (T): +44 1234 758304 or (E): weisi.guo@cranfield.ac.uk Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5220. Closing date for receipt of applications: 02 March 2026 Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.