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ARC Grant-Funded Researcher A, School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
Location
Adelaide, Australia
Closing date
20 Jan 2020

(Level A) $68,912 to $92,796 per annum plus and an employer contribution of 9.5% superannuation will apply

Fixed-term position available immediately for up to two years with the latest commencement date being 1 July 2020.

Build your research career at the School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials in a world-class research centre led by ARC Laureate Fellow, Professor Shizhang Qiao

This position best suits materials engineer or a scientist to work on renewable energy storage. Work includes synthesizing nanomaterials with well-defined structures, conducting various characterization, designing and fabricating batteries, and testing for battery performance.

The successful applicant will be working in CMEC, with a diverse range of scientists and engineers with expertise in materials science and engineering for energy related applications. The research will be interdisciplinary and have a strong fundamental component with cutting edge materials synthesis and advanced analytical methods.

To be successful you will need:

  • A PhD (or thesis submitted/ready for submission) in Materials Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated competence in synthesis of nanostructured materials and their application in energy storage and conversion devices.
  • Ability to work within a research group that include a mixture of undergraduate students, graduate students, post-docs and senior academic staff, with the direction of a supervisor.
  • Good written (e.g. technical reports and scientific journal publications) and oral communication skills (e.g. seminars and conference presentations)
  • A strong record of research in the field of Materials Science or Materials Engineering as evidenced by a nationally recognised publication record.

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 - and high-level mathematics. Many of its academic staff are work 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 link below for a copy of the selection criteria and to apply: (If no links appear try viewing on another device)

https://careers.adelaide.edu.au/cw/en/job/503615/arc-grantfunded-researcher-a-school-of-chemical-engineering-and-advanced-materials

Please ensure you address and upload your responses to all selection criteria.

Application close 11:55 pm, 20 January 2020.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Dr Yan Jiao
Assistant Director, Centre for Materials in Energy and Catalysis, School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials
P: +61 (8) 8313 0753
E: yan.jiao@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

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.

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