University of Washington
About the University of Washington
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The University of Washington is one of the largest and most prestigious higher education institutions on the west coast of the US.
Founded in 1861 as the Territorial University of Washington, the institution expanded with the city of Seattle during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, moving to its current site in 1895.
The 700-acre park-like campus, which borders two lakes in Seattle, is now home to 16 schools and colleges offering courses ranging from undergraduate to doctoral level. The university also has campuses in Bothell and Tacoma which offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
It has a highly respected medical school, offering training in dentistry, medicine and public health, serving medical centres across the Pacific North West and Alaska.
It has traditionally educated students for public service in the region, offering courses in topics such as education, engineering, public affairs and social work.
With an emphasis on outreach and widening opportunities, the university also offers courses through distance learning, and evening classes.
The university is known informally as U-Dub, and its students, sports teams and alumni are often called “Huskies”.
Washington has produced several Nobel laureates, counting four among its alumni and another seven among its faculty. The most recent recipient is alumna Linda Buck, also an affiliate professor at Washington, who won the 2004 medicine prize.
There are eight Pulitzer Prize winners among its alumni, most notably the novelist Marilynne Robinson.
Other notable Washington alumni include MySpace founder Chris DeWolfe, actor Jim Caviezel and martial artist Bruce Lee.
Seattle itself is a city of more than 650,000 people about 100 miles south of the Canadian border, located between Puget Sound and Lake Washington. It is a major centre for technology companies, with headquarters of firms such as Amazon and Microsoft located in the region.
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Key Student Statistics
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- Student gender ratio
- 57 F : 43 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 18% (1)
- Students per staff
- 9.5 (1)
- Student total
- 49524 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
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Australia, Hawthorn
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Australia, Hawthorn
Step into a role where cutting-edge research meets real-world impact Full-time, fixed term (12-month) position at our Hawthorn campus Academic Level B salary + 17% super and staff benefits About the Opportunity Join Swinburne’s High Temperature Processing Group and contribute to a major HILT CRC-funded project focused on de-risking flash reduction of Australian iron ores. This is a hands-on research role where you’ll work on cutting-edge, low-emissions ironmaking technologies alongside leading researchers and industry partners. At Swinburne, you’ll join a globally connected university known for research excellence, strong industry partnerships, and a commitment to innovation. This role offers: The chance to work on a nationally significant, industry-funded project Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment Collaboration with leading researchers and industry experts A supportive and inclusive research environment About the Role As a Research Fellow, you will play a key role in designing and delivering experimental and analytical research activities. You’ll apply your expertise in high-temperature processes to generate insights that support the development and de-risking of next-generation ironmaking technologies. Working closely with Project Leader Dr. Shabnam Sabah and Deputy Leader Professor Geoffrey Brooks, you’ll also collaborate with a vibrant cohort of researchers and PhD candidates, as well as external stakeholders across academia and industry. Key Responsibilities Lead and contribute to experimental research in high-temperature processing of iron ores Conduct advanced laboratory testing and analysis Interpret results using chemical thermodynamics and modelling tools Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Swinburne and partner organisations Contribute to publications, reports, and stakeholder engagement activities About You You are a driven and curious researcher with a passion for metallurgical innovation and applied engineering. You thrive in collaborative environments and are motivated by research that delivers tangible industry impact. Engineering experience, ideally within the iron or steel industry Strong hands-on experience with high-temperature laboratory testing Proficiency in materials characterisation techniques such as XRD and SEM Familiarity with chemical thermodynamic analysis software Experience working in higher education or within a large, complex organisation (desirable) If you’re looking to advance your research career while contributing to the future of sustainable ironmaking, we’d love to hear from you. Qualifications A PhD in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field About Swinburne University of Technology Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research. 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If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@swin.edu.au Applications Close: Sunday 7 June 2026, at 11.00pm Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world. Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership. We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process. For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550. Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au. 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Competitive
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Australia, Bundoora
La Trobe University
Australia, Bundoora
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University of Vienna
Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov
University of Vienna
Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov
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University of Southampton
United Kingdom, Southampton
University of Southampton
United Kingdom, Southampton
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University of Surrey
United Kingdom, Guildford
University of Surrey
United Kingdom, Guildford
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Salary
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Posted
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Subjects Taught at the University of Washington
See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Washington
Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
- Veterinary Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology