Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time/; Continuing / Fixed-term for 18 months
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Department/School: Electrical, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Salary: Level A – $95,179 – $102,163 plus 17% super

Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is Australia’s #1 university and is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

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.

School of Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering (EMI) recognises that engineered systems of present and future significance increasingly have connections to all three.

We are the oldest engineering school in Australia – initially founded in 1861 – and have evolved into a vibrant community of internationally recognised researchers passionate about addressing major challenges of today and into the future.

About the role:

The Soft Matter Informatics Research Group of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to undertake research activities in the field of soft matter informatics, combining data science (Machine learning and statistical optimization algorithms) with multiscale simulations of soft matter (from atomistic to particle-based to continuum level) towards accelerated design of polymers and multicomponent colloidal assemblies and structure and rheology of confined complex fluids.

The computational work will involve development of an in-house software (Python scripting is preferable) and the use of the LAMMPS and HOOMD-blue software packages to perform multiscale simulations from molecular to particle-based mesoscopic simulations.

This is an exciting opportunity for an emerging academic to further develop their research profile in collaboration with leading practitioners locally, internationally and within the Australian Defence Science Group.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan and carry out fundamental and application-oriented research, publishing outcomes in high-impact Q1 journals on a regular basis.
• Identify sources of funding to support individual or collaborative projects, relating to teaching, research and engagement practice in the discipline.
• Developing effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster collaborative partnerships.

About You:

You are a passionate and self-motivated researcher with a commitment to quality, innovative interdisciplinary research as evidenced by publications in leading journals. You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to a diverse audience.

You will further have:

• A PhD in polymer physics, statistical mechanics, mathematical physics, mechanical/chemical engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• Strong background in statistical polymer physics, structure and rheology of complex fluids such as polymer solutions and colloidal suspensions, and transport phenomena.
• Excellent ability in analysing data, problem solving and maintaining accurate research records.

For specific responsibilities of this role please refer to the attached Position Description.

You will be supported to pursue achievement in all pillars of an academic career:

• Research & Research Training
• Contribution to Teaching and Learning
• Engagement
• Service and Leadership

Benefits of Working with Us

In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements and generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, please visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers.

Be Yourself

At UoM, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community, and we encourage and celebrate diversity. Indigenous Australians, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria* (found in the Position Description) for the role.

For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Should you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

Due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications with current valid working rights in Australia and candidates who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

While we review your application, get to know us by visiting http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/about/join-feit

Applications close: THURSDAY 19 MAY 2022 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time