(Level A) $71,401-$96,007 per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation may apply

12 month Fixed term opportunity available to commence asap.

Are you are motivated Researcher looking to work on an experimental and numerical study of a lab-scale fire with solid fuels and water mist extinguishment?

This research is part of the project funded by ARC fire research center www.fire.edu.au and the successful candidate will finalise building the lab-scale chamber that has be partially built and then conduct the experiments of the solid fires and water mist extinguishment in the chamber. This experimental data will be used for validation of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model results. The open source CFD code, FDS and the commercial CFD code, ANSYS CFX/ANSYS FLUENT will be applied for the CFD simulations.

To be successful you will need:

• Phd (or thesis submitted) in Mechanical engineering/chemical engineering is preferred
• Strong skills in developing lab-scale experimental rigs for reactions/heat transfer and conducting experimental measurements of temperature and species concentration
• Experience in CFD modelling of fires/reactions/heat transfer using FDS/CFX/FLUENT is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to implement required HSE policies and procedures in the University of Adelaide.

Good interpersonal and communication skills are required, with the ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders.

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 culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.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.

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If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 26^th June, 2022.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Dr Zhao Tian
Senior Lecturer, School of Mechanical Engineering
P: +61 (8) 8313 1125  E: zhao.tian@adelaide.edu.au

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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.