Maynooth University

Schemes of Service: Research Division: Food, Chemical and Biotechnology Employment Type: Fixed Term About the Project The opening is for a project funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF). The project supports Singapore’s commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction. As a country with limited natural resources, Singapore is investing in innovative carbon dioxide (CO2) utilization technologies to reduce emissions and enhance energy security. This research aims to develop an integrated process for converting CO2 into valuable chemicals using renewable energy. The approach combines biotechnological and electrocatalytic processes to efficiently transform CO2 into useful chemicals, providing a novel and sustainable pathway for chemical manufacturing. The project is led by Dr. Zhou Kang at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), with research strengths in metabolic engineering, microbial biomanufacturing, and sustainable process development. One Research Fellow will be hired to support the microbial engineering and bioprocess development aspects of the project: The Research Fellow will work under Dr. Zhou Kang at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). This role focuses on producing platform aromatics from C2 building blocks using engineered microbial strains, pathway engineering, and fermentation strategies. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing the project towards a lab-scale demonstration of an integrated CO2-to-chemicals process. Key Responsibilities Conduct independent laboratory research related to microbial fermentation, strain engineering, and biotransformation. Develop and optimize microbial strains, biosynthetic pathways, and cultivation strategies to improve efficiency and product yield. Design and support the integration of biotechnological processes into a continuous lab-scale system. Characterize and analyze chemical and biological products using advanced analytical techniques. Collaborate closely with project team members and external collaborators across metabolic engineering, biocatalysis, and related disciplines. Document research findings, prepare technical reports, contribute to scientific publications, and help supervise junior researchers or students when needed. Qualifications & Experience PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Synthetic Biology, or a related field. Demonstrated research experience in one or more of the following areas: microbial fermentation, metabolic engineering, biotransformations, or bioprocess development. Hands-on experience with genetic engineering, molecular biology techniques, and strain construction is highly desirable. Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to collaborative projects. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary research environment. A strong publication record or clear evidence of research productivity will be an advantage. Our lab uses Python, MATLAB and C++ to automate both data analysis and process control. Knowledge in these tools as well as emerging agentic AI will also be an advantage.  Professional Development The initial contract will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to three years based on performance and project needs. The Research Fellow will have opportunities to lead publications, present at conferences, and build an independent research profile within the project. The role offers strong exposure to interdisciplinary collaboration in sustainable chemical manufacturing and carbon utilization research. The project may lead to forming a start-up on manufacturing specialty chemicals in Singapore. The start-up will be led by members of this project. Why Join the Team? Work on a cutting-edge project funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF) with impact on CO2 utilization. Contribute to Singapore’s sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives. Be part of a dynamic research team led by Dr. Zhou Kang in metabolic engineering and sustainable biomanufacturing. Gain valuable experience in an emerging field with applications in sustainable chemical manufacturing. Opportunities to contribute to high-impact publications and attend international conferences. Join the team in shaping the future of sustainable chemical production!

Enjoy the benefits of a large community minded organisation and a flexible work environment (including a hybrid work model) Contribute significantly to student retention and success Develop and foster relationships with academic staff to promote academic literacy and improve learning outcomes for students The role Continuing, Full time Level 7 - $101,421 to $110,819 (plus 17% superannuation) Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange or Wagga Wagga As the Academic Skills Coordinator, you will be providing expert leadership, advice and support to the University regarding student academic literacy and learning development. You will be developing and delivering high quality resources and programs (on-campus and online), fostering relationships with academic staff to promote the services provided by the Student Skills team, and providing leadership to a team of student facing advisers including developing a collaborative, creative and inclusive culture. This position will provide support primarily to students and academic staff in the Faculty of Arts and Education. Expertise in academic writing, language and literacy and ability to teach and write content is required. A background in education (early childhood, primary and/or secondary) would be highly regarded. About you A relevant degree (ideally in education, English and/or literature) or an equivalent level of knowledge, skills and/or experience. Expertise and ability to teach academic writing, language and literacy in a tertiary setting. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills. Proven technology skills and capacity to effectively utilise the online environment to support students. Demonstrated capacity to coordinate the work of others, prioritise work, meet deadlines and produce high-quality outcomes. The successful applicant will be required to produce, satisfy and maintain a "Working with Children Check", in accordance with the Commission for Children and Young People Act (NSW). About us We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place. Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world. Learn more about the Division of Student Success here. Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits. Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, To apply Click the Apply button and complete your application online, and address the selection criteria in the position description and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us. This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position. Further information Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting: Jo Blatch | Senior Manager, Student Success Services | jblatch@csu.edu.au Closing Date: 11pm, 17 May 2026

Deakin is seeking a Principal, Cloud Infrastructure Engineering to provide specialist technical leadership across our cloud environments, ensuring our infrastructure is resilient, scalable and designed to support the future of digital, AI and data-enabled services. Based at either our Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waterfront Campus, hybrid work available  Fulltime and continuing HEW 10 $147,757 + 17% Superannuation Why work with us? At Deakin University, you’ll find more than a job - you’ll find a community and a way of working that supports you to do your best work. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne and regional Victoria, we offer an environment designed to help you thrive, with on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafés, accessible public transport and convenient parking. We support flexible and hybrid working, generous leave provisions - including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave - and a wide range of staff benefits and discounts. Combined with our strong focus on health, wellbeing and professional development, Deakin offers a supportive, inclusive culture where leaders are trusted, people are valued and careers can grow. About the role Deakin isn't just adopting AI – we're building it. With Deakin GEM now live and our AI Factory, a multi-disciplinary squad, accelerating capability across the institution, ambitious work is underway across multiple streams. As Principal, Cloud Engineering Infrastructure you will be in a hands-on technical role, working with Data, Engineering and Product specialists to provide the high-performing, cost-efficient and secure environments that make our AI concepts a reality. You will also collaborate with peers in the wider Cloud Systems & Services team to embed shared best-practices for automated cloud infrastructure management. You will be the technical authority who defines and implements the scalable, production-grade cloud infrastructure that supports our GEM Generative AI solutions and agentic workflows on AWS. You should be comfortable delivering complex Infrastructure as Code deployments, establishing and managing effective enterprise-grade observability, and in making robust long-term architectural decisions. You will: Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical roadmaps with business goals. Architect end-to-end cloud environments specifically optimized for AI/ML workloads. Write production-ready IaC (Terraform) for auto-scaling GPU and CPU clusters. Design CI/CD pipelines that automate the deployment of both infrastructure and ML models. Design and implement comprehensive observability and monitoring capabilities Optimize cloud spend through proactive monitoring and architectural refinements. About you You are a highly experienced cloud infrastructure engineering professional who thrives in complex enterprise environments. You’ll bring: Expert-level AWS AI skills: Deep knowledge of Bedrock, Lambda, EventBridge, SQS, and EKS & ECS Fargate. Infrastructure as Code: High proficiency in Terraform and AWS CDK. Data Engineering: Experience RDS and with RAG vector databases. Security: Solid understanding of IAM roles, VPC security, and data resilience (encryption, backup, redundancy) at scale. Operations: Mastery of MLOps principles, including model monitoring and drift detection, as well as core platform metric observability. For a copy of the position description, please see below: PD - Principal, Cloud Infrastructure Engineering.pdf To apply Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience. For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Stephen Castellas – Director, Digital Infrastructure & Cloud Services via stephen.castellas@deakin.edu.au  Applications close Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 11:55pm. Are You Ready? Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community. We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success. We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders. Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.