Research Associate in Multiphysics Simulation
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Closing date
- 28 Nov 2019
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- Academic Discipline
- Engineering & Technology, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Job Type
- Research Related, Research Associate
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
The Opportunity
This role supports a Global Innovation Linkages grant between UNSW and partners, Novel CFRP Transport Tank with Highly Durable Anti-surge Safety System. The Research Associate (RA) will work closely with the partner company engineers to design the anti-surge baffles and associated manufacturing process. The RA will develop multiphysics simulation frameworks to design the baffle configuration (FEA, CFD, fluid-structure interaction) and simulate the baffle manufacture (CFD, FEA, and possibly DEM/SPH). The RA will use the simulation tools assist with the design, manufacture and optimisation of new products to be exported for use in the European transport industry.
The role of Research Associate reports to Dr Garth Pearce and has no direct reports.
- Salary (Level A): $95,449 - $102,091 (AUD) + 17% superannuation
- 2-year fixed term contract
- Full-time position
- Location: Kensington Campus – Sydney, Australia
About UNSW
UNSW is currently implementing a ten-year strategy to 2025 and our ambition for the next decade is nothing less than to establish UNSW as Australia’s global university. This position is within the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.
Selection Criteria
About the successful applicant:
- PhD (or soon to be awarded) in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Industrial) or related area.
- Demonstrated ability to 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, particularly with industry partners.
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
- Demonstrated experience with complex multiphysics simulation, particularly with a focus on simulation of manufacturing processes. Specific experience with modelling granular materials and/or the polymer production processes are optional but highly desired.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Within your application you should address the selection criteria which are listed within the position description.
- Pre-employment checks required for this position include qualification verification.
Please apply online. Applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact:
Eugene Aves
E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au
T: +61 2 9385 3475
Applications close: 11:30 pm (AEST), Thursday 28th November 2019
UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds.
UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff, and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.
Company
UNSW Australia’s aspiration for the next decade is to be Australia’s global university. We aspire to this in the belief that a great university which is a global leader in discovery, innovation, impact, education and thought leadership, can make an enormous difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world.
Over the last 66 years UNSW has made contributions across the spectrum of science and the humanities. Among many achievements, UNSW has led via transformative social policy and public law and has contributed hugely to the cultural, artistic and intellectual life of our community, while also pioneering the global development of solar energy technologies, helping to control devastating epidemics such as HIV, developing new therapies for depression and anxiety, and making previously unimaginable breakthroughs in quantum computing.
UNSW is a founding member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of Australia's leading research-intensive universities, and of the prestigious international network Universitas 21. With more than 50,000 students from over 120 countries, it is one of Australia’s most cosmopolitan universities.
The main UNSW campus is located on a 38-hectare site at Kensington, seven kilometres from the centre of Sydney. Other major campuses are the Art & Design campus in the Sydney suburb of Paddington and UNSW Canberra at the Australia Defence Force Academy.
In addition to UNSW Canberra at ADFA, UNSW has eight Faculties - Art & Design; Arts & Social Sciences; Built Environment; Business School; Engineering; Law; Medicine; and Science – which offer an extensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs.
UNSW prides itself on the calibre of its people, from internationally recognised academic leaders in their field to talented professionals providing technical expertise and infrastructure. Working at UNSW, you will collaborate with highly talented people and have an opportunity to learn from the best.
To find out more about UNSW and our 2025 strategy visit our website.
- Telephone
- +(61)2 9385 1742
- Location
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HIGH ST
KENSINGTON
SYDNEY
NEW SOUTH WALES
NSW 2052
AU
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