• 2-year fixed term, full time position (37.5 hours per week)
• ACLEA | $66k-$98k plus 9.5% employer superannuation contributions
• Salary Packaging opportunities

This position will be embedded within the existing meat science team, who are a multidisciplinary group principally funded by Meat and Livestock Australia and the Advanced Livestock Measurement Technologies project.  

The Role

A multi-skilled postdoctoral researcher is required for a 2-year appointment with the opportunity to extend this contract for a further 12 months. Research will be focused on designing and developing non-destructive/non-invasive microwave and x-ray technologies to measure traits of importance to the meat industry, initially including carcase composition and eating quality characteristics. The researcher will be responsible for the development of new prototype technologies, from the conceptual design stage through to industrial testing, while also working collaboratively on other projects within the group.

Skills and Experience

The preferred candidate will have:

• A PhD in Electrical/Electronics Engineering and/or image analysis using machine learning algorithms and tomographic techniques, or a related scientific field.
• Experience in developing microwave devices or x-ray systems for biomedical experiments.
• Experience with laboratory experimental design for proof-of-concept experiments and safe practices in the laboratory, working both collaboratively and alone.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to successfully supervise honours, postgraduate and HDR students.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further detail on the duties, skills and experience required for this role.

For more information or to apply:

Please visit the current vacancies page to view the Position Description and apply, or to find out more about joining Murdoch.

**Previous applicants need not apply

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted. Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, and people with disability.

Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Position contact: Dr Jayaseelan Marimuthu, Post-Doctoral Fellow at  Jayaseelan.Marimuthu@murdoch.edu.au.

Closing date:  02 March 2020 (11:59pm)