Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Parkville
Division/Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Department/School: School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
Salary: $73,669 - $99,964 (Level A)
Role & Superannuation rate: Academic - Full time - 17% super

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 Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) 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 FEIT’s reputation as a best-in-class centre of research.

About the Department of Chemical Engineering

We are a large Department with approximately 20 teaching and research staff, 30 full time research staff and around 90 PhD students.

Academic staff have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society, the world's oldest scientific society, the Australian Academy of Science, and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.

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, big problems, and plenty of chances to create a real difference in the world!

About the role:

The Elizabeth and Vernon Puzey Postdoctoral Fellowship has been endowed to the University to provide for the health and wellbeing of all residents of Australia. The donor is keen to provide a mechanism to retain outstanding Australian researchers in medical research, science and engineering within the country.

Candidates thus must be Australian citizens resident in Australia and without the need to leave Australia to augment their knowledge.

As the Elizabeth and Vernon Puzey Postdoctoral Fellow, you will undertake high quality, independent and multidisciplinary research to complete the aims of your project. This will involve leading the preparation and publication of research outcomes in international conferences and leading journals as well as presenting your research to a variety of industry partners and/or stakeholders.

In this position, you may also undertake teaching and research supervision / mentoring directly related to your area of research as opportunities arise.

As a member of our broader Chemical and Biomedical Engineering team; as well as the Faculty of Engineering and IT we seek a community-minded individual who sees the value in:

• liaising effectively with collaborators and a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• assisting other researchers in carrying out research activities in order to work as a team and further the department’s research output
• attending and actively participate in departmental seminars, meetings and committees as required by your supervisor
• undertaking and observing Occupational Health and Safety.

This Fellowship provides funding of $10,000 p.a. to support your project costs over the term of your fellowship. Applying for additional funding is encouraged.

About You:

Australian Citizenship is a pre-requisite to eligibility for this fellowship.

You will be capable of demonstrating your prior record of achievement in the following:

• PhD in a field relevant to food, pharmaceutical or environmental engineering (NB: your PhD must have already been awarded at the time of submitting this application)
• high-quality research as evidenced by publications in leading journals and at conferences commensurate with opportunity
• ability to perform independent research with a commitment to interdisciplinary collaborative research
• working with minimal supervision and ability to prioritise tasks to achieve project objectives within timelines.
• excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders (academic, administrative and support staff) in a courteous and effective manner
• demonstratable adherence to Occupational Health and Safety.

Additionally, it would be desirable (but not necessary) if you also have experience in relation to any of the following:

• supervision of students or other researchers
• teaching with the discipline of Chemical Engineering
• record of applying for and attracting research grant funding
• interacting with industry partners

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, childcare 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 form and upload the following two (2) documents only:

• Cover Letter – of no more than three (3) pages that will include your Project Proposal using the following headings:
• Aims and Background
• Methods
• Expected Outcomes
• Potential impact and relevance to research area in the host department/school
• Funding opportunities
• Reference list
• Your Curriculum Vitae

PLEASE NOTE: You must be currently located within Australia and hold Australian Citizenship.

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

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Applications close: 06 Apr 2021 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time