Research Fellow in Biochemical Engineering
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Closing date
- 18 Oct 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Engineering & Technology, General Engineering, Chemical Engineering
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Research Fellowships
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Parkville
Division/Faculty: Melbourne School of Engineering
Department/School: School of Chemical and Biomedical EngineeringSalary: $73,669 - $99,964 (Level A)
Role & Superannuation rate: Academic - Full time - 9.5% super
- Fantastic opportunity to work closely with industry partners
- Bring your experience in food processing to a role with real research outcomes
- 1.5 year fixed-term contract
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, we are globally engaged; comprehensive; research-intensive; and committed to responding to the major challenges of our time.
The Melbourne School of Engineering (MSE) is strongly committed to supporting diversity and flexibility in the workplace. Improving the representation of women is necessary in our goal to innovate and to strengthen MSE’s reputation as a best-in-class centre of research.
About the Department of Chemical Engineering
Our academic staff are passionate about undertaking world class research in Chemical Engineering. The Department is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and offers a supportive collaborative environment for innovative research.
Industry Engagement is a key focus, and we carry out research projects based on deep collaborations with government and business and work with organisations that provide internship opportunities for our students.
You'll find smart people, emerging solutions to big problems, and plenty of chances to create a real difference in the world!
The opportunity
MSE is seeking to appoint a motivated and collaborative emerging academic with a background in biochemical engineering research. The role will focus on developing novel methods to improve the nutrient content of a range of dairy products. This Research Fellow opportunity is an exciting chance to further advance your academic career as well as work closely with a range of industry partners.
You will work under the supervision of Associate Professor Greg Martin and Professor Sally Gras, investigating the relationship between protein content and the structure and texture of dairy products. You will work closely with industry partners to conduct this research, including conducting technical reviews of scientific and patent literature. As a senior member of the research lab you will be expected to conduct high quality experimental research and help lead lab operations.
About you
You will be passionate researcher driven by the opportunity to produce an excellent standard of research with real outcomes for the industry partners. Your excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to work with a diverse group of people and communicate your research to various audiences. Outstanding organisational skills and time management will support you in balancing competing priorities and delivering to project timeframes.
You will have
- A PhD in a relevant engineering discipline, ideally with experience in food/dairy processing.
- Experience in protein characterisation and an understanding of general principles of rheology and food microstructure.
- Experience in using a range of analytical tools and developing new laboratory methods.
What we offer you
We offer flexibility, whatever that may mean for you. Many of our benefit programs and onsite amenities are aimed at supporting you - including generous leave, child care subsidies, discounted parking, medical and health care. We offer extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, and we’ll support you in doing what you love.
We seek to increase the diversity of our workforce and the representation of all members of our community that have been traditionally under-represented.
If you’re curious, motivated and ready to undertake a meaningful and rewarding role we’re ready to meet you.
How to Apply
Apply online, complete the application and upload your Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the role. You do not need to respond to each Selection Criteria listed in the attached PD.
While we review your application, get to know us by visiting http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/about/join-mse/why-join-mse
Position Description
Applications close: 18 Oct 2020 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Company
The University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings consistently placing us as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and one of the world’s top 50*.
Melbourne attracts the best and brightest students and researchers and, with a history of over 160 years, we occupy a special place at the heart of our city’s cultural scene.
Melbourne is a leading research university, widely renowned for its teaching and the social and economic contributions it makes through knowledge transfer. The University’s performance in international rankings puts it at the forefront of higher education in the Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Internationally, the University is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, with its international peers placing it in the top 20 worldwide, and employers placing it in the top 10. In the recent Times Higher Education rankings of the world’s top 200 universities, Melbourne ranked top in Australia and 33 in the world.
Melbourne’s international research pre-eminence was also acknowledged with a top 100 ranking in the Shanghai Jiao Tong rankings. Ranked No. 44 in 2015, the University has climbed steadily in the rankings since first appearing at No. 92 in 2003.
The Melbourne Model introduces undergraduate programs characterised by both breadth and depth, followed by a graduate professional degree, a research higher degree or entry directly into employment.
In 2008 Melbourne commenced offering six New Generation undergraduate degrees in Arts, Biomedicine, Commerce, Environments, Music and Science. The Melbourne Model also introduces a new graduate school experience to Australia, providing the best and brightest with a more focused, intense and professionally relevant degree in areas such as Law, Architecture, Teaching and Nursing. With the Melbourne curriculum now aligning the University with the world’s top universities in Europe, North America and Asia, we enable our students to develop the skills and attributes required by employers all over the world.
More than 50,000 students from over 120 countries take courses in the University’s 12 faculties and graduate schools.
For more information please visit: http://www.unimelb.edu.au
*Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015
- Mini-site
- UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
- Telephone
- +61 (3) 8344 4000
- Location
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Parkville
Melbourne
Victoria
VIC 3010
Australia
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