(Level A) $98,574 to $105,611 per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation may apply.

Fixed term, full-time opportunity available for 12 months.

In this role you will work as part of a large international team on wall-bound flows and turbulent boundary layer control. The project primarily comprises experiments in wind tunnel and mathematical modelling.

This project aims to reduce skin friction drag by developing a novel passive flow control method using micro-perforated surfaces. Advanced mathematical modelling and experimental methods will be used to develop specific design solutions to improve efficiency in many real life applications, such as to reduce drag in the aerospace, maritime, gas pipelines and wind turbine industries. Expected outcomes include widely applicable knowledge and skills, improved modelling and experimental techniques and tools, and enhanced collaborations. Benefits to Australia are expected to include significant improvements to the efficiency of the aerospace and energy industries, a boost to the Australian economy, and a reduction in carbon emissions.

In addition, as part of the role you will contribute in supervision of honours, masters and PhD students.

To be successful you will need:

• A PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Strong track record of research accomplishments including publications in high-quality journals.
• Demonstrated experience in working with wind tunnels and flow measurement devices.
• Demonstrated experience in experimental measurement and mathematical modelling of boundary layer flows.
• Commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, and ability to contribute to the diversity of the School community.

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.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance. 

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au

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

Click here to view the selection criteria and to apply for this opportunity. 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, Monday, 9th of September 2024.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Professor Maziar Arjomandi
School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
P: +61 (8) 83138128
E: maziar.arjomandi@adelaide.edu.au 

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.