(Level A) $86,587 to $92,796 per annum plus an employer contribution of 9.5% superannuation will apply

2 full-time positions available for 12 months with a possible 12 months extension. Flexible work arrangements can be negotiated

Build your research career at the School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials and contribute to an industry-relevant research program

Funded through the ARC Graphene Enabled Industry Transformation Hub, this role will offer you an exceptional opportunity to work closely with key industry and research partners of the Hub. This exciting opportunity will see you transforming graphene technology research into real-word applications. Successful candidates will also have the opportunity to collaborate with other leading local and international researchers.

Based in the School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials at the University of Adelaide, North Terrace campus, you will work as part of a multi-institutional team to develop graphene-enhanced technologies for industrial applications including mining and infrastructure. Your work will provide the key elements for many Hub projects by optimizing the production of graphene-based materials with specific properties such as metals selectivity, strength or thermal conductivity. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with a dynamic team of academics and postgraduate students all with expertise in graphene-based technologies. We offer a flexible and supportive work environment and are willing to assist you to develop your skills and experience to further your career opportunities. In addition, the University also offers a great range of benefits such as onsite childcare and salary packaging options.

To be successful you will need:

• A PhD (or thesis submitted) in Chemistry, Chemical or Materials Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience and demonstrated competence in graphene production and functionalisation
• Experience and demonstrated competence in characterising 2D materials using analytical instrumentation
• Demonstrated capacity to communicate research concepts to technical audiences/wide range of audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team and interact effectively with colleagues and external collaborators

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our core values are honesty, respect, fairness, discovery and excellence. Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity, We are firm believers that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills of our staff.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences is a thriving centre of learning, teaching and research in a vast range of engineering disciplines, computer science - including machine learning, high-level mathematics and architecture, planning and landscape architecture. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers.

Learn more at: ecms.adelaide.edu.au

If you want to change tomorrow, act today

Click on the 'Apply' button to be taken through to our online application form. Please ensure you address and upload your responses to all of the selection criteria.

Applications close 11:55 pm, 20 December 2019.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Professor Dusan Losic
Director, ARC Research Hub for Graphene-Enabled Industry Transformation, School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
P: +61 (8) 8313 4648
E: dusan.losic@adelaide.edu.au

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https://careers.adelaide.edu.au/cw/en/job/503504/grantfunded-researcher-a-school-of-chemical-engineering-and-advanced-materials

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.