Salary Level:  Classification Level A/B (Salary range A$68,089 to A$115,109 gross per annum plus up to 17% employer superannuation contributions)
Appointment:  Full-time, fixed-term (6/1/2020 to 24/12/2022)

USC is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to assist the Centre Director in setting research directions, collaborating with industry and coordinating projects across the partnership between USC, University of Queensland and Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. The Research Fellow will be an integral member of the National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life team. 

Profile:

A Research Fellow plays a major role in research by leading research projects and supervising candidates for higher degrees by research.  Evidence of the level of research can be demonstrated through publications in quality journals of national/international standing, national competitive grants and leadership as a supervisor and mentor.  They make significant connections with and impact on their discipline/field, which is recognised and acknowledged by peers nationally.

Selection criteria:

For appointment at Level A or Level B, applicants will be considered and ranked according to the quality and trajectory of their track record.  Applicants need to demonstrate:

• completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant field of mycology, plant pathology, materials science or wood science & engineering with a well-developed knowledge of the biodeterioration of cellulosic materials and its prevention. 
• research experience including acknowledged research outputs, refereed publications in leading, high-impact, peer-reviewed journals related to the fields of wood science, biodeterioration or mycology, participation in diverse and interdisciplinary research teams and a research track record in disciplines related to timber deterioration and its prevention and sound knowledge of research methodologies relevant to the discipline/field.
• outreach activities (including engagement with external partners), including membership of and sound connections with relevant professional bodies and community groups and/or in professional practice.
• contribution to the development and maintenance of a positive academic environment which is conducive to engagement and achievement for both staff and students.
• strong personal qualities and collegial approaches that contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive academic environment and the development of new partnerships.
• the desire to participate in academic development activities and continue to learn and improve as an effective academic.
• experience in organizing and conducting field durability trials
• the ability to meet deadlines and complete independent work

Desirable criteria:

• experience with preservative treatments of wood including wood modification systems
• experience working with advanced fungal isolation and identification techniques
• experience with analytical methods for examining wood chemistry including GC, HPLC, or FTIR methodologies
• knowledge of methods for assessing the physical and mechanical properties of timber

Contact for further information:

Professor Jeffrey Morrell
Director, National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life
Telephone: + 61 7 5459 4724
Email: jmorrell@usc.edu.au 

Closing Date:  Midnight, Friday 8 November 2019

To Apply:

For more information on how to apply or to view the position description and the skills and experience required to fill the position, visit our website at https://www.usc.edu.au/connect/work-at-usc